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.

Press Release: Flash Flood Warning Now in Effect

The National Weather Service (NWS), Weather Forecast Office Guam upgraded the flood advisory to a flash flood warning, in effect for Guam until 3:30 p.m. this afternoon, which means flooding is occurring or imminent.

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JIC RELEASE NO. 462 - Sixty-Two Prisoners Test Positive for COVID-19; Food Commodities Distribution Through Village Mayors Continues

Sixty-Two Prisoners Test Positive for COVID-19
The Department of Corrections (DOC) confirms an additional 62 positive cases of COVID-19 among its prisoner population. To date, there have been a total of 164 confirmed cases among the prisoner population, 24 of whom have recovered.

DOC is working with Guam Homeland Security/Office of Civil Defense and the Department of Public Works to erect three military-grade tents to provide additional isolation facilities.

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NWS Issue Severe Thunderstorm Warning, Thunderstorm, Flood Advisory in Effect

The National Weather Service (NWS), Weather Forecast Office Guam issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Guam.

Though 12:45 p.m. today, Guam can expect thunderstorms in the following villages: Dededo, Tamuning; Yigo, Mangilao; Chalan Pago-Ordot; Barrigada; Yona; Hagatna Heights; Andersen AFB; Mongmong-Toto-Maite; Sinajana; Asan; Piti; and Santa Rita.

If driving, be alert for reduced visibility due to heavy rainfall and ponding of water along roadways. If you see lightning or hear thunder, seek shelter indoors.

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JIC RELEASE NO. 461 - Two COVID-19-Related Fatalities Reported;Results: 73 of 248 Test Positive for COVID-19;Rapid Engagement Team Completes Community Outreach in NCS & Piga, Dededo

Two COVID-19-Related Fatalities Reported
The Joint Information Center was notified that Guam’s 105th COVID-19-related fatality occurred at the U.S. Naval Hospital (USNH) at approximately 11 a.m. on November 21, 2020. The patient was a 59-year-old male with underlying conditions that were further compounded by COVID-19. He was admitted to USNH on October 31, 2020 and tested positive upon admission.

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JIC RELEASE NO. 460 - 104th COVID-19-Related Fatality Reported;COVID-19 Results: 24 of 226 Test Positive For COVID-19

104th COVID-19-Related Fatality Reported
The Joint Information Center was notified that Guam’s 104th COVID-19-related fatality occurred at the Guam Memorial Hospital (GMH) at approximately 2:36 p.m. The patient was a 57-year-old female with underlying conditions that were further compounded by COVID-19. She was admitted to GMH on November 5, 2020 and was a known positive case.

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JIC RELEASE NO. 459 - Two COVID-19-Related Fatalities Reported; Results: 36 Test Positive for COVID-19;One GDOE Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19

Two COVID-19-Related Fatalities Reported
The Joint Information Center was notified that Guam’s 102nd COVID-19-related fatality occurred at the Guam Memorial Hospital (GMH) at approximately 11 a.m. on November 20, 2020. The patient was a 37-year-old male with underlying conditions that were further compounded by COVID-19. He was admitted to GMH on November 6, 2020 and was a known positive case.

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JIC RELEASE NO. 458 - DPHSS Issues Guidance Memorandum 2020-044: Minimum Requirements in the Celebration of Thanksgiving Day

For information on COVID-19 cases, visit the official COVID-19 Situation Report and Dashboard at http://dphss.guam.gov/covid-19/.

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JIC RELEASE NO. 457 - Results: 70 Test Positive for COVID-19; Rapid Engagement Team Community Outreach in Piga & NCS, Dededo; CLTC Office Temporarily Closed;Correction of GDOE Reported Cases

Special Note: Beginning next week, the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) will shift from daily situation reports to weekly reports in order to provide for more comprehensive data analysis. To reflect this, the Joint Information Center (JIC) will report profiles of confirmed cases on a weekly basis only. COVID-19 test results and other key data will continue to be reported on a daily basis.