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.

JIC RELEASE NO. 1168 - COVID-19 Testing at The Agana Shopping Center Ended March 10; Cumulative COVID-19 Test Results: 27 New Cases Reported Mar. 8–13; Two Hospitalized; Additional COVID-19 Updates

DPHSS Ended Free COVID-19 Testing at Agana Shopping Center
Friday, March 10, 2023 was the last day the Guam Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) offered free COVID-19 testing for residents. For COVID-19 testing, residents may order free COVID-19 rapid test kits through USPS or through their health insurance. COVID-19 testing is also available through private clinics or the DPHSS Community Health Centers in Dededo or Inalåhan. Please call these clinics to schedule and to inquire on fees.

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Flood Advisory in Effect; Practice Caution in Heavy Rain

The National Weather Service (NWS) in Tiyan Guam has issued a flood advisory for Guam until 3:30 p.m. this afternoon. Urban and small stream flooding from excessive rainfall is expected, mainly for central and southern Guam.

Up to 0.8 inches of rain have fallen in central Guam. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.2 to 0.6 inches are expected over the area.

Residents and visitors are advised to take the following precautionary actions:

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No Immediate Threat to Marianas Assessed from Reported North Korea Launch

The Offices of Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense (GHS/OCD), in conjunction with the Mariana Regional Fusion Center (MRFC), federal and military partners, continue to monitor events surrounding the region including reports of the recent launch of an unidentified projectile out of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) today.

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JIC RELEASE NO. 1167 - FREE COVID-19 Testing at The Agana Shopping Center Ends on Friday, March 10; Cumulative COVID-19 Test Results: 36 New Cases Reported Feb. 28 - Mar. 7; Two Hospitalized; COVID-19-related Fatalities Adjusted; Additional COVID-19 Updat

FREE COVID-19 Testing at The Agana Shopping Center Ends on Friday, March 10
Residents who are not experiencing COVID-like symptoms, may seek free COVID-19 testing at The Agana Shopping Center, Suite 223, on Route 4, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m, this week through Friday. Last day DPHSS will offer free travel and community testing will be this Friday, March 10. For travel testing, residents may call their private clinics or Northern Region Community Health Center to schedule.

Report Positive COVID-19 At-home Test Results to DPHSS

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No Tsunami Threat to Marianas from New Zealand Earthquake

The U.S. Geological Survey recorded and earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.9 that occurred in the Kermadec Islands, New Zealand, with a depth of 205.7 km, at 4:41 p.m. (ChST)

As advised by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center, there is no tsunami threat to Guam or the Northern Mariana Islands from these earthquakes.

This will be the final statement issued by GHS/OCD unless additional information is received.

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High Risk of Rip Currents and Small Craft Advisory Remain in Effect through the Weekend

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

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Hazardous Surf and Seas Remain; Inexperienced Swimmers Advised to Stay Out of the Water

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

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due dangerous surf conditions.

A high surf advisory remains in effect for Guam, Rota, Tinian, and Saipan until 7 a.m. Friday along north facing reefs. Large surf of 8 to 12 feet, dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion are expected.

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FEMA Seeks Leaders for Youth Preparedness Council, Application Period Open

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is accepting applications for members to join their Youth Preparedness Council, a program that brings teens together from across the nation who are interested and engaged in community preparedness.

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GHS/OCD Hosts Social Media Training Opportunities

The Offices of Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense (GHS/OCD), in conjunction with the National Disaster Preparedness Training Center (NDPTC), will host the following free training opportunities at the GHS/OCD facility in Agana Heights:

Thursday, March 30, 2023, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.: Social Media Tools and Techniques

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Hazardous Surf and Seas Remain; Inexperienced Swimmers Advised to Stay Out of the Water

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

Inexperienced swimmers are advised to remain out of the water due dangerous surf conditions.

A high surf advisory is in effect for Guam, Rota, Tinian, and Saipan from 10 a.m. this morning to 7 a.m. Friday along east facing reefs. Large breaking of 9 to 11 feet, dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion are expected.

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