JIC Release No. 22 - Emergency Shelter Update; Airport Update - GHS OCD

Stay indoors until COR 4 is declared.

Emergency Shelter Update:

Harry S. Truman Emergency School Emergency Shelter is closed, effective immediately due to a generator issue. Shelterees were safely transported to Inalahan Elementary School Shelter. Emergency Shelter Numbers as of 11 a..m., Wednesday:

Emergency Shelter	Current Occupancy	Max Capacity	% Capacity
AsTumbo Elementary	183	287	64%
Machananao Elementary School	252	334	75%
Maria A. Ulloa Elementary School	122	349	31%
Upi Elementary School	43	506	8%
Wettengel Elementary School	48	378	13%
B.P. Carbullido Elementary	35	242	14%
George Washington High School	94	450	21%
Harry S. Truman Elementary	–	–	–
Inalåhan Middle School	33	352	9%
Merizo Martyrs Memorial School	68	307	20%
Talo’fo’fo Elementary School	49	311	16%
Total	927	3,516	26%

GIAA Update:

The Guam International Airport is a 24/7 operation that remains open even at the height of adverse weather conditions and stands ready to accommodate any technical or emergency operation that may occur during typhoon conditions. Airlines are continually assessing flight conditions to determine their operations and passengers and the public are advised to contact their respective airlines for the latest flight updates.

Flight status is available on the GIAA website at www.guamairport.com/flights. Upon declaration of COR 4, the GIAA airfield will be inspected by operational personnel and, if all Safe conditions are met (NAVAIDS, airfield lighting system, etc.) in coordination with the FAA Agana Air Traffic Control Tower, will issue an advisory that the airfield is open for operations.

Local Radio Stations Providing Updates:

The Joint Information Center will continue to use all means of communication available throughout the duration of the storm. Tune to the following local radio stations for the latest updates:

95.5 FM KStereO
93.3 FM The Point
93.9 FM The Breeze
88.1 FM KHMG
97.5 FM Power 98

Visit the following links for the latest advisory information:

NWS Website: https://www.weather.gov/gum/
NWS Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NWSGuam/
GHS/OCD Website: https://ghs.guam.gov/
GHS/OCD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GHSOCD/
JRM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jrmguam

The Guam Behavioral Health and Wellness Center (GBHWC) Suicide & Crisis Lifeline remains operational 24/7. The community may call or text the hotline at 988, or chat online at 988lifeline.org.

For more information, contact the Joint Information Center at (671) 478-0208/09/10.

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. 22 - Emergency Shelter Update; Airport Update