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Earthquake Recorded

Press Release
Posted on Date: 02/21/2022 10:15 pm

The U.S. Geological Survey recorded an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.1 that struck 169 km S of Merizo Village, Guam, with a depth of 10.0 km, at 9:09 p.m. (ChST).

Fire Weather Watch in Effect through Thursday Afternoon; Outdoor Burning is Not Recommended

Press Release
Posted on Date: 02/21/2022 08:30 pm

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office advised strong daytime winds and dry conditions may lead to rapid fire spread across parts of Guam. A fire weather watch will be in effect for Guam from Tuesday morning through Thursday afternoon. A fire weather watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur.

JIC RELEASE NO. 967 - 317th COVID-19-related Fatality Reported; Cumulative COVID-19 Test Results: 274 New Cases, 44 Hospitalized; No Symptoms Needed to Test for COVID-19

Press Release
Posted on Date: 02/21/2022 07:00 pm

Today, the Joint Information Center was notified that Guam’s 317th COVID-19-related fatality occurred at the Guam Regional Medical City (GRMC) on February 19, 2022. The patient was a 74-year-old male, with no known vaccination, who had underlying health conditions and tested positive on February 12.

Earthquake Recorded

Press Release
Posted on Date: 02/21/2022 06:15 pm

The U.S. Geological Survey recorded an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.0 that struck 15 km NE of Yigo Village, Guam, with a depth of 101.8 km, at 5:50 p.m. (ChST).

High Risk of Rip Currents Remains in Effect Through Thursday

Press Release
Posted on Date: 02/21/2022 04:30 pm

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office issued a high risk of rip currents, which remains in effect for Guam, Rota, Tinian, and Saipan through Thursday afternoon. Dangerous rip currents are expected along east facing reefs. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from the shore into deeper water. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. If caught in a rip current, do not swim against the current. Swim in a direction following the shoreline, face the shore and call or wave for help.

JIC RELEASE NO. 966 - Preliminary COVID-19 Test Results: 141 New Cases, 50 Hospitalized; No Symptoms Needed to Test for COVID-19

Press Release
Posted on Date: 02/20/2022 12:30 pm

50 Hospitalized for COVID-19

Hazardous Surf and Seas Remain; Inexperienced Swimmers Reminded to Stay Out of the Water

Press Release
Posted on Date: 02/20/2022 07:30 am

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office has the following advisories in effect:

JIC RELEASE NO. 965 - Preliminary COVID-19 Test Results: 179 New Cases, 50 Hospitalized; Correction to JIC Release No. 964; Additional COVID-19 Updates

Press Release
Posted on Date: 02/19/2022 12:00 pm

On Friday, February 18, 2022, the JIC reported one COVID-19-related fatality which occurred at Health Services of the Pacific. The JIC was later informed that the fatality occurred in hospice care. The correction follows:

JIC RELEASE NO. 964 - 316th COVID-19-related Fatality; Mangilao mAb Treatment Center Reopens; DPHSS Rescinds COVID-19 Testing Screening Guide Memorandum; COVID-19 Test Results: 444 New Cases, 49 Hospitalized

Press Release
Posted on Date: 02/18/2022 07:00 pm

Today, the Joint Information Center was notified that Guam’s 316th COVID-19-related fatality occurred at the Health Services of the Pacific clinic on February 8, 2022. The patient was a 57-year-old female, fully vaccinated without a booster shot, with underlying health conditions who tested positive on January 31, 2022.

JIC RELEASE NO. 963 - COVID-19 Test Results: 394 New Cases, 45 Hospitalized; UOG Vaccination Clinic to Close February 26, 2022

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Posted on Date: 02/17/2022 07:00 pm

45 Hospitalized for COVID-19

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.

NEWS, INCLUDING ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PRESS RELEASES FROM GHS/OCD

Earthquake Recorded

Fire Weather Watch in Effect through Thursday Afternoon; Outdoor Burning is Not Recommended

JIC RELEASE NO. 967 - 317th COVID-19-related Fatality Reported; Cumulative COVID-19 Test Results: 274 New Cases, 44 Hospitalized; No Symptoms Needed to Test for COVID-19

Earthquake Recorded

High Risk of Rip Currents Remains in Effect Through Thursday

JIC RELEASE NO. 966 - Preliminary COVID-19 Test Results: 141 New Cases, 50 Hospitalized; No Symptoms Needed to Test for COVID-19

Hazardous Surf and Seas Remain; Inexperienced Swimmers Reminded to Stay Out of the Water

JIC RELEASE NO. 965 - Preliminary COVID-19 Test Results: 179 New Cases, 50 Hospitalized; Correction to JIC Release No. 964; Additional COVID-19 Updates

JIC RELEASE NO. 964 - 316th COVID-19-related Fatality; Mangilao mAb Treatment Center Reopens; DPHSS Rescinds COVID-19 Testing Screening Guide Memorandum; COVID-19 Test Results: 444 New Cases, 49 Hospitalized

JIC RELEASE NO. 963 - COVID-19 Test Results: 394 New Cases, 45 Hospitalized; UOG Vaccination Clinic to Close February 26, 2022

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