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NWS Advisories in Effect; Strong Rip Currents will be Life-Threatening

Press Release
Posted on Date: 11/23/2018 08:45 am

The National Weather Service (NWS), Guam Weather Forecast Office has the following advisories in effect for the Marianas:

A high surf advisory and high risk of rip currents is in effect for Guam, Rota, Tinian, and Saipan through Friday night. Along east facing reefs, surf will be hazardous at 8 to 11 feet today. Along south facing reefs, surf will be hazardous at 7 to 9 feet. Avoid venturing near reefs and beaches, especially those facing east and south. Large breaking waves can knock you down and cause serious injuries. Strong rip currents will be life threatening. If caught in a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not try to swim directly against a rip current.

GHS/OCD Promotes Counter Terrorism Awareness Week

Press Release
Posted on Date: 11/20/2018 05:15 pm

Tropical Depression Expected to Pass South of Guam Thursday into Friday

Press Release
Posted on Date: 11/20/2018 08:30 am

The National Weather Service (NWS) - Guam Weather Forecast Office continues to monitor what has now formed into Tropical Depression 34W, formerly known as Invest 92W, as it passes south of Pohnpei and continues to move northwest.

GHS/OCD to Host Guam Public Safety Broadband Workshop with FirstNet

Press Release
Posted on Date: 11/19/2018 02:45 pm

NWS Monitors Circulation Near Koror and Another Disturbance South of Kosrae

Press Release
Posted on Date: 11/18/2018 11:15 pm

The National Weather Service (NWS), Guam Weather Forecast Office continues to monitor two different circulations in the area.

CNMI Donation Drive Ongoing

Press Release
Posted on Date: 11/15/2018 10:15 am

Guam Supports Recovery Efforts in CNMI – Donation Drive Extended to November 21, 2018

Press Release
Posted on Date: 11/09/2018 05:15 pm

Recovery efforts continue in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) after Super Typhoon Yutu left behind its destruction two weeks ago. The government of Guam continues to work with federal and military partners, as well as with local agencies to assist Saipan and Tinian with their recovery efforts.

NWS Closely Monitors Developing Circulation

Press Release
Posted on Date: 11/09/2018 05:00 pm

Typhoon Mangkhut Recovery Ongoing - Damage Assessments to Continue Next Week

Press Release
Posted on Date: 11/09/2018 05:00 pm

Preliminary information and numbers submitted on September 21, 2018 as part of the request for a Major Disaster Declaration did not qualify Guam for the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Individual Assistance program. The denial meant that federal grant money will not be available to assist residents’ homes damaged by Typhoon Mangkhut.

Call to the Community – Come Out and Support CNMI Donation Drive

Press Release
Posted on Date: 11/07/2018 03:30 pm

The Offices of Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense (GHS/OCD), on behalf of the Government of Guam (GovGuam), continue donations management to support those in the CNMI affected by Super Typhoon Yutu. While the storm has left the Marianas two weeks ago, the destruction remains especially for those in Tinian and Saipan.

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.

NEWS, INCLUDING ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PRESS RELEASES FROM GHS/OCD

NWS Advisories in Effect; Strong Rip Currents will be Life-Threatening

GHS/OCD Promotes Counter Terrorism Awareness Week

Tropical Depression Expected to Pass South of Guam Thursday into Friday

GHS/OCD to Host Guam Public Safety Broadband Workshop with FirstNet

NWS Monitors Circulation Near Koror and Another Disturbance South of Kosrae

CNMI Donation Drive Ongoing

Guam Supports Recovery Efforts in CNMI – Donation Drive Extended to November 21, 2018

NWS Closely Monitors Developing Circulation

Typhoon Mangkhut Recovery Ongoing - Damage Assessments to Continue Next Week

Call to the Community – Come Out and Support CNMI Donation Drive

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