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GHS/OCD Host Contests for National Preparedness Month

Throughout the month of September, Guam will join the nation in celebrating National Preparedness Month (NPM) and promoting the importance of planning and preparing for man-made and natural disasters such as typhoons, earthquakes, tsunamis, and floods. This year’s NPM theme is, “Disasters Don’t Wait. Make Your Plan Today.”

 
   

JIC RELEASE NO. 296 - Cumulative Results: Sixty Test Positive for COVID-19; Temporary Relocation of 911 Dispatch Center; Asan-Maina Mayor’s Office Closed until Further Notice; DPHSS DEH Processing Center Section Remains Suspended

COVID-19 test results are reported from multiple labs at varying times of the day. The Joint Information Center will report cumulative COVID-19 test results once a day, unless unavailable. 
   

Community Urged to Refrain from Sharing Unofficial Social Media Scams

The Offices of Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense (GHS/OCD) and the Mariana Regional Fusion Center (MRFC) are closely monitoring reports of widely circulated messages and links on social media, encouraging users to re-share a link in an effort to win money or a voucher. The most recent reported link purports the user will receive a “Home Depot Voucher of $175.”

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Flood Advisory in Effect

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office issued an urban and small stream flood advisory for Guam, in effect until 9:15 a.m. A Flood Advisory means river or stream flows are elevated, or ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent.

 
   

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