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.

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 6:00 p.m. this afternoon. 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.

Visit the following links for the latest advisory information:

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

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No Immediate Threat Assessed from Reported Missile 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 missile launch today.

“No immediate threat was assessed for Guam or the Marianas from the reported launch,” said Homeland Security Advisor, Esther Aguigui. “Events such as these will continue to be monitored by our office, while working with local, military, and federal partners.”

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Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense Announce Extension for Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Notice of Interest (NOI)

The deadline to submit a Notice of Interest (NOI) to apply for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) has been extended to November 4, 2024.

The Offices of Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense (GHS/OCD) had announced that Guam will receive funding through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP). The funding stems from the Presidential Disaster Declaration, which was issued in response to Typhoon Mawar.

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

The Offices of Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense (GHS/OCD), 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, November 5, 2024, starting at 3:15 p.m.

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Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense To Host Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Information Session on Generator Projects

The Offices of Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense (GHS-OCD) will host an information session on generator project sub applications as part of the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) on Wednesday, October 30, at 9 a.m.

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Press Release – Flood Advisory in effect until 400pm

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office issued a Flood Advisory in effect for Guam until 400pm.

Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Approximately 0.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1.5 -2 inches are expected.

Some areas that will experience flooding include: Dededo, Tamuning, Yigo, Mangilao, Chalan Pago-Ordot, Barrigada, Yona, Agana Heights, MongMong-Toto-Maite, Sinajana, Asan, Piti, and Santa Rita.

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Tropical Depression (23W) Kong-rey moving through Marianas

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office is monitoring Tropical Depression (23W) Kong-rey as it moves through the Marianas today moving Northwest at 6mph.

As Tropical Depression Kong-rey passes, Guam can expect locally heavy rainfall through Saturday.

Currently a High Surf Advisory, Rip Current Statement, and Small Craft Advisory are in effect for Guam until Saturday evening at 600pm.

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Press Release – Small Craft Advisory in Effect until 600pm Saturday

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office issued a Small Craft Advisory in effect for Guam until 600pm Saturday evening in addition to the High Surf Advisory and Rip Current Statement that are still in effect till 600pm.

For the Small Craft Advisory, East to South winds 15 to 25kt with gusts up to 35kt and seas 8 to 13 feet. Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

The offices of Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense remind residents that:

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Tropical Disturbance (Invest 98W); Tropical Cyclone Formation likely within 24 Hours

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office is monitoring a developing tropical disturbance, Invest 98W, now centered West of Chuuk.

The Joint Typhoon Warning Center has elevated 98W’s potential for development into a significant tropical cyclone to HIGH, meaning development is likely within 24 hrs. Currently, there are no Tropical Cyclone watches or warnings in effect for Guam.

Model guidance shows the circulation passing nearby, Friday into Saturday maintaining gusty showers and thunderstorms in the area.

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Press Release – High Surf Advisory; High Risk of Rip Currents in effect until 600pm Saturday

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office issued a High Surf Advisory and Rip Current Statement in effect for North and East facing reefs of Guam until 600pm Saturday.

Large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected along North and East facing reefs.

Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

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