Guam Homeland Security - Office of Civil Defense

X Flooding is a temporary overflowing of water onto land that is normally dry. Flooding may happen with only a few inches of water, or it may cover a house to the rooftop. There are many possible causes of floods including heavy rain, coastal storms and storm surge, waterway overflow from being blocked with debris, or overflow of levees, dams, or waste water systems. Flooding can occur slowly over many days or happen very quickly with little or no warning, called flash floods.

To learn more, visit https://www.ready.gov/floods

Wildfire

Regularly clean the roof and gutters.
Maintain an area approximately 30’ away from you home that is free of anything that will burn, such as wood piles, dried leaves, newspapers and other brush.
Connect garden hoses long enough to reach any area of the home and fill garbage cans, tubs, or other large containers with water.
Review your homeowner's insurance policy and also prepare/update a list of your home's contents.

Fire Weather

Turn on your TV/radio. You’ll get the latest weather updates and emergency instructions.
Know where to go. If you are ordered to evacuate, know the route to take and have plan of where you will go. Check-in with your friends and family.
Keep your car fueled, in good condition, and stocked with emergency supplies and a change of clothes.

Drought

Conserve water

Take shorter showers.

Turn off the water while brushing your teeth or shaving.
Run the washer less frequently and only when you have a full load.
Water your lawn less frequently and do so when the temperature is cooler in the early morning or late evening.
When you run the tap to heat or cool water, keep a pitcher to store the water and use it to water plants.
Avoid washing your car.

Practice fire prevention

Don't set off fireworks when conditions are dry.
Deposit cigarette butts in the proper receptacle to avoid starting a
Pour water over camp fires and backyard fire pits to ensure they are completely out before leaving them unattended.

Follow directions from local officials. If there are restrictions on water usage, be sure to heed them.

To learn more, visit https://www.ready.gov/wildfires and https://www.ready.gov/drought

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Typhoons/Hurricanes are massive storm systems that form over the water and move toward land. Threats from typhoons/hurricanes include high winds, heavy rainfall, storm surge, coastal and inland flooding, and rip currents.

“Hurricanes” form in the Atlantic Northeast Pacific region and “Typhoons” form in the Northwest Pacific Region. These large storms are call cyclones in other parts of the world.

To learn more, visit https://www.ready.gov/hurricanes.

Thunderstorm Advisory in Effect; Practice Caution in Heavy Showers this Afternoon

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office issued a thunderstorm advisory, in effect for the Guam International Airport Authority until 3 p.m. Thunderstorms are possible or occurring within 20 nautical miles of the airport. Seek shelter if lightning is seen or thunder is heard.

Heavy showers and thunderstorms are possible this afternoon. Brief flooding is possible in poor drainage areas, streams and river basins.

Residents and visitors are advised to take the following precautionary actions:

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JIC RELEASE NO. 1116 - COVID-19 Test Results: 102 New Cases, 18 Hospitalized; Additional COVID-19 Updates

COVID-19 Test Results: 102 New Cases Reported

Today, the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) reported 102 new cases of COVID-19 from 1,862 specimens collected August 18, 2022. Eleven (11) of the cases reported today are through the Department of Defense. To date, there have been a total of 57,206 officially reported cases, 389 deaths, 504 cases in active isolation, and 56,313 not in active isolation.

18 Hospitalized for COVID-19

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JIC RELEASE NO. 1115 - COVID-19 Test Results: 64 New Cases, 25 Hospitalized; COVID-19-related Fatalities Adjusted; Additional COVID-19 Updates

COVID-19 Test Results: 64 New Cases Reported

Today, the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) reported 64 new cases of COVID-19 from 1,306 specimens collected August 17, 2022. Eight (8) of the cases reported today are through the Department of Defense. To date, there have been a total of 57,104 officially reported cases, 389 deaths, 488 cases in active isolation, and 56,227 not in active isolation.

25 Hospitalized for COVID-19

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JIC RELEASE NO. 1114 - COVID-19 Test Results: 127 New Cases, 22 Hospitalized; Three COVID-19-related Fatalities Reported; Additional COVID-19 Updates

COVID-19 Test Results: 127 New Cases Reported

Today, the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) reported 127 new cases of COVID-19 from 1,960 specimens collected August 16, 2022. Eight (8) of the cases reported today are through the Department of Defense. To date, there have been a total of 57,040 officially reported cases, 390 deaths, 707 cases in active isolation, and 55,943 not in active isolation.

22 Hospitalized for COVID-19

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Fast Moving Showers and Gusty Winds Expected

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office issued a special weather statement for Guam. A line of fast moving showers, with wind gusts in excess of 30 mph, will impact portions of Guam through 5:30 p.m.

Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.

Some locations that will experience impact include Dededo, Tamuning, Yigo, Mangilao, Chalan Pago-Ordot, Barrigada, Yona, Hagatna Heights, Andersen AFB, Talofofo, Mongmong-Toto-Maite, Sinajana, Inarajan, Asan, Merizo, Piti, Santa Rita, and Umatac.

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Flood Advisory in Effect for Guam; Practice Caution on the Roadways

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office issued a flood advisory for Guam, in effect until 2:15 p.m. this afternoon. Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Between 0.4 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches is expected.

Heavy rain from thunderstorms and overflowing poor drainage areas will cause minor flooding.

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JIC RELEASE NO. 1113 - COVID-19 Test Results: 109 New Cases, 27 Hospitalized; 387th COVID-19-related Fatality Reported; Additional COVID-19 Updates

COVID-19 Test Results: 109 New Cases Reported

Today, the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) reported 109 new cases of COVID-19 from 1,072 specimens collected August 15, 2022. Fifteen (15) of the cases reported today are through the Department of Defense. To date, there have been a total of 56,913 officially reported cases, 387 deaths, 658 cases in active isolation, and 55,868 not in active isolation.

27 Hospitalized for COVID-19

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Practice Caution in Heavy Showers Through the Afternoon

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office issued a short term forecast for Guam and Guam coastal waters. Through 5 p.m., a series of westward-moving heavy showers and a few thunderstorms will bring up to an inch-and-a-half of rainfall across much of central and northern Guam and nearby coastal waters. Some of these heavy showers could be accompanied by lightning.

If outside or in a boat, seek shelter if lightning is seen or thunder is heard. If driving, be alert for sudden downpours and water ponding on the roads.

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JIC RELEASE NO. 1112 - Cumulative COVID-19 Test Results: 179 New Cases, 26 Hospitalized; 386th COVID-19-related Fatality Reported; Additional COVID-19 Updates

Cumulative COVID-19 Test Results: 179 New Cases Reported

Today, the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) reported 179 new cases of COVID-19 from 3,808 specimens analyzed from tests administered August 13 – 15, 2022:

August 15: 22 of 746 test positive for COVID-19
August 14: 96 of 1,611 test positive for COVID-19
August 13: 61 of 1,451 test positive for COVID-19

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Showers and Gusty Winds Expected for Mariners; Practice Caution

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office issued a marine weather statement for Guam coastal waters. A line of heavy showers, and possibly a few thunderstorms, are over shore waters east of Guam, moving west at 15 to 20 knots. This line of showers and storms is capable of producing wind gusts near 30 knots, and will likely move to waters west of Guam by this afternoon.

Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher waves, and lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until this storm passes.

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