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 Rains and Thunderstorms Expected the Next Few Days

Heavy Rains and Thunderstorms Expected the Next Few Days;
Tropical Disturbance to pass through the Region

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office advised a weak tropical disturbance will make its way across the region, bringing unsettled weather and gustier winds from variable directions the next few days. The heaviest showers are expected over Guam on Tuesday afternoon.

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Flood Advisory in Effect; Practice Caution on the Roadways

Flood Advisory in Effect; Practice Caution on the Roadways

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office issued a flood advisory for southwestern Guam, in effect until 2:30 p.m. this afternoon. Heavy rain near Merizo and Apra Harbor will cause minor flooding. One to three inches of rain occurred in the area in the last hour. Additional rainfall amounts of up to two inches are possible

Some locations that will experience flooding include Yona, Talofofo, Inarajan, Asan, Merizo, Piti, Santa Rita, and Umatac.

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GHS/OCD, JRM, NBG, and AAFB to Conduct Routine Testing of Advanced Warning Systems

The Offices of Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense (GHS/OCD), Joint Region Marianas (JRM), U.S. Naval Base Guam (NBG), and Andersen Air Force Base (AAFB) will conduct routine testing of the vital communication and advance warning system sirens, respectively, on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, starting at 3:15 p.m.

GHS/OCD will test the nineteen (19) All Hazards Alert Warning System (AHAWS) sirens in conjunction with JRM, NBG, and AAFB monthly routine testing of the “Giant Voice (GV)” sirens.

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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 until 12 a.m. Saturday morning. Thunderstorms are possible within 20 nautical miles of the airport.

The Offices of Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense (GHS/OCD) remind the community to be alert and take precautions as required. Practice caution on the roadways, driving below the speed limit and allowing enough braking distance between vehicles. If lightning is seen or thunder is heard, remain indoors.

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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 6 p.m. this evening. Thunderstorms are possible or occurring within 20 nautical miles of the airport.

Be alert and take precautions as required. These storms have been producing occasional lightning. If outdoors, seek shelter if lightning is seen or thunder is heard.

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Flood Advisory in Effect; Practice Caution on the Roadways

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office issued an urban and small stream flood advisory, in effect until 2:30 p.m. this afternoon. Heavy rain from thunderstorms will cause flooding. Between 1 and 1.4 inches of rain have already fallen. Additional rainfall of 1 to 3 inches is expected over the area. Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas are expected over roadways.

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JIC RELEASE NO. 1095 - COVID-19 Test Results: 150 New Cases, 26 Hospitalized; COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Sites Closed July 21-22; Additional COVID-19 Updates

377th COVID-19-related Fatality Reported

The Joint Information Center was notified that Guam’s 377th COVID-19-related fatality was pronounced dead on arrival at the U.S. Naval Hospital (USNH) Guam on July 13, 2022. The patient was a 14-year-old male, fully vaccinated without a booster, with underlying health conditions who tested positive on July 13.

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Press Release - Thunderstorm Advisory in Effect; Practice Caution on the Roadways

Thunderstorm Advisory in Effect; Practice Caution on the Roadways

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office issued a thunderstorm advisory, in effect for the Guam International Airport Authority until 7 p.m. this evening. Thunderstorms are possible or occurring within 20 nautical miles of the airport.

Be alert and take precautions as required. These storms have been producing occasional lightning. If outdoors, seek shelter if lightning is seen or thunder is heard.

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JIC RELEASE NO. 1094 - COVID-19 Test Results: 148 New Cases, 22 Hospitalized; COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Sites Closed July 21-22; Additional COVID-19 Updates

COVID-19 Test Results: 148 New Cases Reported

Today, the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) reported 148 new cases of COVID-19 from 1,478 specimens collected July 18, 2022. Twenty-six (26) of the cases reported today are through the Department of Defense. To date, there have been a total of 54,013 officially reported cases, 376 deaths, 939 cases in active isolation, and 52,698 not in active isolation.

22 Hospitalized for COVID-19

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JIC RELEASE NO. 1093 - Cumulative COVID-19 Test Results: 264 New Cases, 19 Hospitalized; COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Sites Closed July 21-22; Additional COVID-19 Updates

Cumulative COVID-19 Test Results: 264 New Cases Reported

Today, the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) reported 264 new cases of COVID-19 from 3,731 specimens analyzed from tests administered July 15 – 17, 2022:

July 18: 43 of 1,091 test positive for COVID-19
July 17: 126 of 962 test positive for COVID-19
July 16: 95 of 1,678 test positive for COVID-19

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