Renters in Guam Can Apply for FEMA Assistance

Renters in Guam whose dwelling sustained damage or loss from Typhoon Mawar can apply for federal disaster assistance. While renters are not eligible for FEMA financial assistance for home repair, they may still qualify for certain FEMA individual assistance programs.

FEMA disaster assistance may help renters pay for temporary housing. Initial rental assistance is for a one-month or two-month period and can be reviewed for further assistance. 

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office issued a flood advisory, in effect for southern Guam, until 3:00pm this afternoon. Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.

 Some locations that will experience flooding include Inarajan, Talofofo, Agat, Asan, Merizo, Piti, Santa Rita and Umatac.

Ypao Point Disaster Debris Disposal Site Closing July 15;
Household Trash Disposal Available at GSWA Transfer Stations; 
FEMA to Host Job Fair on Friday, July 14

Disaster Recovery Center at C.L. Taitano Elementary School to Close;
FEMA to Host Industry Day on Tuesday, July 11

Disaster Recovery Center at C.L. Taitano Elementary School to Close July 14
The Disaster Recovery Center located at C.L. Taitano Elementary School will close permanently on Friday, July 14 at 5 p.m. as the school will be making necessary arrangements for the upcoming new semester. The remaining Disaster Recovery Centers are still open during their regular hours.

AmeriCorps Chainsaw Debris Program Releases FAQs

The AmeriCorps Chainsaw Debris Program is a free service that provides for the removal of trees on private residential property that pose an immediate threat to health and safety. The AmeriCorps Chainsaw Debris Project launched this week and will end on July 28, 2023.

What is the AmeriCorps Chainsaw Debris Program?

Americorps Chainsaw Debris Program Launches;
Ypao Point Disaster Debris Disposal Site Update;
D-SNAP Updates

Americorps Chainsaw Debris Program Launches

Disaster Recovery Centers Operational on July 4 Holiday; 
D-SNAP Enrollment Period Ends; Applicants May Get a Call from DPHSS

Guam residents with losses caused by Typhoon Mawar are able to register for federal disaster assistance. The deadline to apply for FEMA individual assistance is July 27. The following Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) are accessible 7-days a week and will also be operational on Tuesday, July 4, during the holiday:

• Guam Community College: 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Disaster Debris Sites and Green Waste Sites Update:

The Typhoon Mawar disaster debris disposal sites located at the old transfer station in Dededo and the former Tiyan carnival grounds in Barrigada will discontinue operations and close at 6 p.m. on Monday, July 3, 2023.

The disaster debris disposal site located at Ypao Point in Tamuning will continue operations from now through 6 p.m. Thursday, August 3, 2023. Ypao Point will be open for residential use on weekdays from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., and weekends from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. 

Guam residents with losses caused by Typhoon Mawar are able to register for federal disaster assistance. The deadline to apply for FEMA individual assistance is July 27.

The following Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) are accessible 7-days a week and will also be operational on Tuesday, July 4, during the holiday:

• Guam Community College: 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.

• Juan M. Guerrero Elementary School, Dededo: 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. 

• C.L. Taitano Elementary School, Sinajana: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.