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.

Flash Flood Watch and High Surf Advisory Remain in Effect

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office maintain the flash flood watch in effect for Guam through Tuesday evening. A flash flood watch means conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding.

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Flash Flood Watch in Effect through Tuesday; Periods of Heavy Showers Expected Over the Next Few Days

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office has issued a flash flood watch in effect for Guam through Tuesday evening. A flash flood watch means conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding.

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Flood Advisory Issued for Guam; Practice Caution While Driving

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office has issued an urban and small stream flood advisory for Guam until 3 p.m. Between a half inch and one inch of rain has already fallen, and additional rainfall amounts of another half inch to one inch are expected.

Flooding of roads, low-lying areas and other poor-drainage areas is expected. The community is reminded to take the following precautionary actions:

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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 until 11:30 p.m. this evening. Thunderstorms are possible or occurring within 20 nautical miles of the airport. Be alert and take precautions as required. If lightning is seen or thunder is heard, remain indoors.

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JIC RELEASE NO. 815 - Preliminary Test Results: 51 New Cases; Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Booster Village Clinics Begin October 11

52 Hospitalized for COVID-19 – 31 Unvaccinated

CENSUS as of 6 p.m	GMH	GRMC	USNH	TOTAL
COVID-19 Admission	30

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JIC RELEASE NO. 814 - Two COVID-19-related Fatalities Reported; COVID-19 Updates: 57 Hospitalized; 131 Out of 908 Test Positive; Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Booster Village Clinics Begin October 11; 67 Cases with Variants Identified

Two COVID-19-related Fatalities Reported
The Joint Information Center was notified of two (2) COVID-19-related fatalities:

Read more about JIC RELEASE NO. 814 - Two COVID-19-related Fatalities Reported; COVID-19 Updates: 57 Hospitalized; 131 Out of 908 Test Positive; Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Booster Village Clinics Begin October 11; 67 Cases with Variants Identified

Whole Community Inclusive Economic Recovery Training Offered Virtually

The Offices of Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense (GHS/OCD), in conjunction with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), will host the Whole Community Inclusive Economic Recovery (PER-386) training on Wednesday, October 13, 2021, 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

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Flood Advisory Issued for Guam; Practice Caution While Driving

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office has issued an urban and small stream flood advisory for Guam until 7:45 a.m. Up to an inch of rain has already fallen, and an additional one inch or more is expected through 7:45 a.m.

Moderate to heavy showers are expected to produce minor flooding of roads, low-lying areas and other poor-drainage areas. Through today, it is expected to be mostly cloudy with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms. Numerous locally heavy showers are expected this morning.

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JIC RELEASE NO. 813 - COVID-19 Updates: 60 Hospitalized; 138 Test Positive; Community Testing at SRCHC Friday

60 Hospitalized for COVID-19 – 31 Unvaccinated

CENSUS as of 6 p.m	GMH	GRMC	USNH	TOTAL
COVID-19 Admission	37

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Flash Flood Warning Now in Effect; Avoid Driving through Flooded Roads

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office has upgraded to a flash flood warning for Guam, in effect until 1 p.m. Flash flooding is imminent, especially for areas near steep terrain. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have already fallen, with a rain rate of 1 to 2 inches per hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches is possible.

Expected impacts include flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

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