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.

Heavy Rain Expected Through this Morning; Practice Caution on the Roadways

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Press Release - Locally Heavy Rainfall Possible; Be Alert for Additional Advisories Through the Week

Locally Heavy Rainfall Possible; Be Alert for Additional Advisories Through the Week

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JIC RELEASE NO. 1132 - COVID-19 Test Results: 39 New Cases, 11 Hospitalized; Updates to COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic Schedule; Additional COVID-19 Updates

COVID-19 Test Results: 39 New Cases, 11 Hospitalized;

Updates to COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic Schedule; Additional COVID-19 Updates

COVID-19 Test Results: 39 New Cases Reported

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Press Release - GHS/OCD Announces Notice of Funding Opportunity for FY22 Building Resilient Infrastructures and Communities Grant

The Offices of Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense (GHS/OCD) informed stakeholders on September 7, 2022 of the Notice of Funding Opportunity for the FY2022 Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) grant program, which is an allocated funding opportunity of $2 million for Guam.

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Short Term Forecast Issued; Practice Caution in Heavy Rain

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JIC RELEASE NO. 1131 - Cumulative COVID-19 Test Results: 48 New Cases, 10 Hospitalized; Updates to COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic Schedule; Additional COVID-19 Updates

Cumulative COVID-19 Test Results: 48 New Cases, 10 Hospitalized;

Updates to COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic Schedule; Additional COVID-19 Updates

Cumulative COVID-19 Test Results: 48 New Cases Reported

Today, the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) reported 48 new cases of COVID-19 from 677 specimens analyzed from tests administered September 9 – 11, 2022:

September 12: 6 of 184 test positive for COVID-19

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Port Authority AHAWS Siren to be Tested Today, September 12

The Offices of Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense (GHS/OCD) will conduct a test of the All Hazards Alert Warning System (AHAWS) siren remotely from the Port Authority of Guam (PAG) location today, September 12, 2022, at 3 p.m.

The siren test from PAG is being conducted to assess operations. Residents, visitors and motorists surrounding the PAG AHAWS siren can expect to hear pre-scripted voice messaging announcing the start and end of the test, and the “Alert” tone.

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Press Release - Flood Advisory in Effect for Guam; Heavy Rainfall Expected Next Week

Flood Advisory in Effect for Guam; Heavy Rainfall Expected Next Week

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office issued a flood advisory for Guam, in effect until 2:15 p.m. this afternoon. Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches is expected, resulting in minor flooding.

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Press Release - No Tsunami Threat to Marianas from Papua New Guinea Earthquake

No Tsunami Threat to Marianas from Papua New Guinea Earthquake

The U.S. Geological Survey recorded an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 that occurred 67 km E of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea, with a depth of 61.4 km, at 9:46 a.m. (ChST).

As advised by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center, there is no tsunami threat to Guam or the Northern Marianas at this time.

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

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Press Release - Heavy Rains Expected Next Week; Thunderstorm Advisory in Effect Through This Afternoon

Heavy Rains Expected Next Week;

Thunderstorm Advisory in Effect Through This Afternoon

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office issued a thunderstorm advisory for the Guam International Airport Authority, in effect until 5 p.m. this afternoon. Thunderstorms are possible or occurring within 20 nautical miles of the airport.

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