Tropical Storm Warning Cancelled for Guam; GovGuam Resumes Normal Operations

At 2 p.m., the National Weather Service (NWS), Weather Forecast Office Guam, advised Tropical Storm Maria continues to move away from Guam and Rota.

NWS cancelled the Tropical Storm Warning for Guam, only. The Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect for Rota, Tinian and Saipan.

The following advisories are still in effect:
A flash flood watch remains in effect for Guam, Rota, Tinian, and Saipan, through Friday morning. Heaviest rainfall is expected through tonight though rainfall could linger into Friday. Rainfall amounts of 4-6 inches are possible.

A thunderstorm advisory remains in effect for the Guam International Airport until 6 p.m. this evening. Thunderstorms are possible within 20 nautical miles of the airport.

A wind advisory remains in effect for the Guam International Airport until 6 p.m. this evening. Winds from the east-northeast at 25 knots with gusts to 40 knots in showers are expected.

The community is advised to continue to practice caution on the roadways as rains are still expected through tomorrow. Although major roadways are passable now, motorists are cautioned to drive slowly as some debris will still be on the roads.

Government of Guam Resumes Normal Operations:
The Government of Guam resumed normal operations as of 1 p.m. with the exception of the Guam Community College and the University of Guam, which remain closed to students.

The Guam Power Authority is currently at 79% power restoration and will continue to work on full-island power restoration.

Northern, Mangilao and Southern Department of Public Health and Social Services locations are open and operational but limited to clinical services. Technical services will not be available due to limited services available.

At this time, there have been no reports of damage to critical infrastructure including, but not limited to; the Port Authority of Guam, Guam International Airport Authority, Guam Water Works, Guam Memorial Hospital Authority.

The Guam International Airport Authority reports that flights previously delayed are now proceeding to their destinations. Click here to view flight status.

There have been no reports made to 911dispatch of patients admitted to GMHA with storm related, serious injuries pre, during or post Tropical Storm Maria.

“We thank our whole community partners as we continue to work together with a goal of returning to normalcy,” stated Charles Esteves, Office of Civil Defense Administrator.

GHS/OCD, working with the NWS, will continue to monitor the system and provide significant updates. Visit the following sites for updated advisory information:

NWS Website:http://www.prh.noaa.gov/guam/
NWS Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NWSGuam/
GHS/OCD Website: https://ghs.guam.gov/
GHS/OCD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GHSOCD/

For more information, contact GHS/OCD Public Information Officer, Jenna G. Blas at (671) 478-0208 or via email at jenna.g.blas@ghs.guam.gov.

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.