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. 1145 - Cumulative COVID-19 Test Results: 16 New Cases Reported October 8 - 10, One Hospitalized; Additional COVID-19 Updates

Cumulative COVID-19 Test Results: 16 New Cases Reported October 8 - 10

Today, the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) reported 16 new cases of COVID-19 from 644 specimens analyzed from tests administered October 7 – 9, 2022:

October 10: 3 of 180 test positive for COVID-19
October 9: 3 of 215 test positive for COVID-19
October 8: 10 of 249 test positive for COVID-19

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Prepare for Heavy Rainfall; Flood Watch in Effect

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office issued a hydrologic outlook for Guam, Rota, Tinian, and Saipan. A developing monsoon trough combined with a weak tropical disturbance is likely to bring locally heavy rain to the Marianas at times this week.

NWS advised latest model guidance indicates that rainfall through Friday may exceed 6 inches or more at one or more of the islands. The situation is favorable for locally heavy rainfall capable of producing flash flooding across the Marianas.

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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.

“There was no immediate threat assessed for the Marianas from the reported launch,” said Samantha Brennan, Homeland Security Advisor. “The community is reminded to remain steadfast in their preparedness for all-hazards.”

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Flood Advisory Extended through this Afternoon; Practice Caution in Heavy Rain

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office issued a flood advisory, in effect for Guam until 4:45 p.m. this afternoon. Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is occurring. Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas is expected. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain has already fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches is expected. All villages will be affected.

Take the following precautionary actions:

If driving in heavy rain, be alert for low visibilities and slippery roads;

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Flood Advisory in Extended; Practice Caution in Heavy Rain

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office issued a flood advisory, in effect for Guam until 12:30 p.m. this afternoon. Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is occurring. Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas is expected. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain has already fallen.

Some locations that will experience flooding include Dededo, Tamuning, Yigo, Mangilao, Barrigada, and Andersen AFB.

Take the following precautionary actions:

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Flood Advisory in Effect; Practice Caution in Heavy Rain

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office issued a flood advisory, in effect for Guam until 11:30 a.m. this morning. Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is occurring. Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas is expected. Between 0.4 and 1 inch of rain has already fallen.

Some locations that will experience flooding include Mangilao, Chalan Pago-Ordot, Yona, Talofofo, Sinajana, Inarajan, Asan, Merizo, Santa Rita, and Umatac.

Take the following precautionary actions:

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Thunderstorm Advisory in Effect; Practice Caution

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office issued a thunderstorm advisory, in effect for the Guam International Airport Authority until 4 p.m. this afternoon. Thunderstorms are possible or occurring within 20 nautical miles of the airport.

If outdoors, seek shelter if lightning is seen or thunder is heard.

Visit the following links for the latest advisory information:

NWS Website: https://www.weather.gov/gum/

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JIC RELEASE NO. 1144 - October 4 - 7, Two Hospitalized; Additional COVID-19 Updates

Cumulative COVID-19 Test Results: 40 New Cases Reported October 4 - 7

Today, the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) reported 40 new cases of COVID-19 from 1,279 specimens analyzed from tests administered October 3 – 6, 2022:

October 7: 10 of 321 test positive for COVID-19
October 6: 10 of 223 test positive for COVID-19
October 5: 11 of 411 test positive for COVID-19
October 4: 9 of 324 test positive for COVID-19

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Flood Advisory in Effect; Practice Caution in Heavy Rain

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office issued a flood advisory, in effect for southern and central parts of Guam until 3 p.m. this afternoon. Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is occurring. Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas is expected. Between 0.4 and 1.2 inches of rain has already fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches is expected.

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Flood Warning in Effect; Practice Caution in Heavy Rain

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office issued a flash flood warning for Guam, in effect until 2:30 p.m. this afternoon. A flash flood warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring.

Developing showers will produce heavy rain in the area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain has fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches is possible.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include Mangilao, Chalan-Pago Ordot, Merizo, Yona, Agana Heights, Talofofo, Inarajan, Asan, and Santa Rita.

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