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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.

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office issued a short term forecast for Guam and the coastal waters. Through 2 p.m., heavy showers will bring up to an inch-and-a-half of rainfall. Some of these heavy showers could be accompanied b

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office issued a short term forecast for Guam and the coastal waters. Through 2 p.m., heavy showers will bring up to an inch-and-a-half of rainfall. Some of these heavy showers could be accompanied by lightning.

A thunderstorm advisory is in effect for the Guam International Airport Authority until 2 p.m. this afternoon. Thunderstorms are possible or occurring within 20 nautical miles of the airport.

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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 9:30 p.m. this evening. Thunderstorms are possible or occurring within 20 nautical miles of the airport. 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. 1103 - COVID-19 Test Results: 122 New Cases, 21 Hospitalized; 382nd COVID-19-related Fatality Reported; Additional COVID-19 Updates

COVID-19 Test Results: 122 New Cases Reported

Today, the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) reported 122 new cases of COVID-19 from 1,434 specimens collected August 2, 2022. Fourteen (14) of the cases reported today are through the Department of Defense. To date, there have been a total of 55,746 officially reported cases, 382 deaths, 1,311 cases in active isolation, and 54,053 not in active isolation.

21 Hospitalized for COVID-19

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JIC RELEASE NO. 1102 - 381st COVID-19-related Fatality Reported; COVID-19 Test Results: 123 New Cases, 25 Hospitalized; Additional COVID-19 Updates

381st COVID-19-related Fatality Reported

The Joint Information Center was notified that Guam’s 381st COVID-19-related fatality was pronounced dead on arrival at the Guam Memorial Hospital on August 1, 2022. The patient was a 96-year-old male, with no record of vaccination, with underlying health conditions, who tested positive on August 1.

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JIC RELEASE NO. 1101 - Cumulative COVID-19 Test Results: 293 New Cases, 22 Hospitalized; Additional COVID-19 Updates

Cumulative COVID-19 Test Results: 293 New Cases Reported

Today, the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) reported 293 new cases of COVID-19 from 3,567 specimens analyzed from tests administered July 30 – August 1, 2022:

August 1: 33 of 436 test positive for COVID-19
July 31: 150 of 1,492 test positive for COVID-19
July 30: 110 of 1,639 test positive for COVID-19

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JIC RELEASE NO. 1100 - COVID-19 Test Results: 151 New Cases, 18 Hospitalized; Additional COVID-19 Updates

COVID-19 Test Results: 151 New Cases Reported

Today, the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) reported 151 new cases of COVID-19 from 1,433 specimens collected July 28, 2022. Twelve (12) of the cases reported today are through the Department of Defense. To date, there have been a total of 55,208 officially reported cases, 380 deaths, 871 cases in active isolation, and 53,957 not in active isolation.

18 Hospitalized for COVID-19

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Thunderstorm Warning in Effect; Practice Caution on the Roadways

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office issued a thunderstorm warning, in effect for the Guam International Airport until 3 p.m. this afternoon. Thunderstorms are occurring within 5 nautical miles of the airport.

A thunderstorm advisory is also in effect for the Guam International Airport until 7 p.m. this evening. Thunderstorms are occurring within 20 nautical miles of the airport.

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JIC RELEASE NO. 1099 - COVID-19 Test Results: 94 New Cases, 18 Hospitalized; Additional COVID-19 Updates

COVID-19 Test Results: 94 New Cases Reported

Today, the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) reported 94 new cases of COVID-19 from 1,194 specimens collected July 27, 2022. Twelve (12) of the cases reported today are through the Department of Defense. To date, there have been a total of 55,057 officially reported cases, 380 deaths, 856 cases in active isolation, and 53,821 not in active isolation.

18 Hospitalized for COVID-19

CENSUS as of 4 p.m.

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JIC RELEASE NO. 1098 - Three COVID-19-related Fatalities Reported; COVID-19 Test Results: 191 New Cases, 21 Hospitalized; Additional COVID-19 Updates

Three COVID-19-related Fatalities Reported

Today, the Joint Information Center was notified of three COVID-19-related fatalities:

The 378th COVID-19-related fatality was pronounced dead on arrival at the Guam Regional Medical City (GRMC) on July 20, 2022. The patient was a 51-year-old male, fully vaccinated with one booster, with underlying health conditions, who tested positive on July 20.

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Press Release - GHS/OCD Hosts Virtual Training for Improving Natural Hazard Safety for Schools

The Offices of Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense (GHS/OCD), in conjunction with the National Earthquake Technical Assistance Program (NETAP), will host the “Safer, Stronger, Smarter: A Guide to Improving School Natural Hazard Safety” (FEMA P-1000) training virtually on Friday, August 5, 2022, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. (ChST).

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