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JIC Recovery Release No. 26 - Disaster Survivor Assistance Teams to go Door-to-Door; USDA Offers Disaster Assistance

Disaster Survivor Assistance Teams to go Door-to-Door:

Guam residents will start seeing FEMA’s Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) crews in neighborhoods today to help Typhoon Mawar survivors apply for federal disaster assistance and to identify needs within communities.

DSA crews primarily focus on helping underrepresented populations that may be hard to reach by traditional channels. Their mission is to assess, and report critical and emerging disaster needs to FEMA leadership for decision-making purposes. Their essential duties include:

    JIC Recovery Release No. 25 - Business Sector Disaster Management Assessments; Recovery Efforts Continue; GSWA Update; Recovery Safety Tips; No Burn Notice in Place; Road Safety

    Business Sector Disaster Damage Assessments:

    Pursuant to the Guam Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan, the Bureau of Statistics and Plans (BSP) conducted a Business Sector Disaster Damage Assessment (BSDDA) of Guam’s business/commercial following the passage of Typhoon Mawar.  BSP, along with representatives from the Guam Visitors Bureau, Department of Land Management, Guam Economic Development Authority, Department of Chamorro Affairs and the Port Authority of Guam conducted the BSDDA on May 26-27 and May 30-31, 2023.

    JIC Recovery Release No. 24 - GPA Update; GPD Update; Road Safety for Traffic Control Point

    GPA Update:

    The Guam Power Authority (GPA) continues its restoration and post-typhoon recovery efforts. GPA reports that as of 1 p.m.:

    • 28.0% of the System Load (Customer Demand) has been restored.

    • 95.8% of GPA’s Substation Energization has been restored.

    • 61.9% of GPA’s feeders/ circuits have been energized/restored.

    • 5 additional feeders/circuits added to the island-wide system

    • 23 critical substations energized of the 24 total major GPA substations.

    Flood Watch Remains in Effect; Practice Caution on the Roadways

    The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office maintains a flood watch, in effect for Guam through late Sunday night. Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

    Residents and visitors are advised to take the following precautionary actions:
    • If driving, be alert for low visibilities and slippery roads in heavy rain;
    • Slow down where water is ponding on the road;

    JIC Recovery Release No. 22 - GPA Update; Road Safety at Manned and Unmanned Traffic Control Points

    GPA Update:

    The Guam Power Authority (GPA) continues its restoration and post-typhoon recovery efforts. GPA reports that as of 1:00 p.m.:
     
    • 26.0% of the System Load (Customer Demand) has been restored.
    • 83.3% of GPA’s Substation Energization has been restored.
    • 55.6% of GPA’s feeders/ circuits have been energized/restored.

    GPA notes that feeders and circuits may be energized only if GPA’s substation is energized and that system load will increase once feeders and circuits are energized.

    JIC Recovery Release No. 21 - FEMA Individual Assistance Available; SBA Update; Business and Farmers Assessments Underway

    FEMA Individual Assistance Available:

    President Biden approved Governor Lou Leon Guerrero’s request for Individual Assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), which provides grants for homeowners and renters like rental assistance and money for home repairs. FEMA inspectors will perform home by home assessments to initiate the process to provide direct relief to our people.

    Heavy Rainfall Possible the Next Few Days; Practice Caution on the Roadways

    The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office advised heavy rain and thunderstorms will be possible today and over the next 2-3 days.

    A flash flood warning is in effect for Guam until 12:15 p.m. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include mainly rural areas of Asan, Tamuning, Chalan Pago-Ordot, Talofofo, Yona, Santa Rita, Inarajan, Merizo, Ipan Buoy, Apra Harbor, Hagatna, Piti, Mongmong-Toto-Maite, Agat, Agana Heights, Dededo, Umatac, Barrigada, Sinajana, and Mangilao.

    JIC Recovery Release No. 20 - Green Waste Sites Update; Continued updates for GCC, UOG, DPHSS & Matson

    Green Waste Disposal Updates – Barrigada, Dededo and Santa Rita:

    The Government of Guam’s green waste transition sites are open for residential green waste disposal. Each site is operational 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., 7 days a week. These sites will accept only green waste, vegetative waste, and yard trimmings. All other disaster debris including, but not limited to metallic waste, white goods, bulky household waste, household hazardous waste, and household trash will be REJECTED. Residents are advised that site locations are subject to change based on capacity.

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