The Mariana Regional Fusion Center (MRFC) is closely monitoring reports of local telephone numbers receiving calls from unusual or unexpected numbers.

The phone numbers may begin in area code 881 or 882 and are seemingly “spoofed,” which means it is imitated or disguised to appear as a different number. 

The community is reminded to remain vigilant and continue to follow these tips:

The Port Authority of Guam (PAG) will conduct a test of the All Hazards Alert Warning System (AHAWS) siren remotely from the Port location today, June 18, 2019, between 3 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.

The Offices of Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense (GHS/OCD), in partnership with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), is hosting the 2019 Typhoon Pakyo Workshop on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Sheraton Laguna Guam Resort.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Director Tanya N. Garfield of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Disaster Field Operations Center-West today reminded private nonprofit organizations in Guam of the July 8, 2019, deadline to apply for an SBA federal disaster loan for property damage caused by Typhoon Wutip that occurred Feb. 23-25, 2019. Private nonprofits that provide essential services of a governmental nature are eligible for assistance.

The Offices of Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense (GHS/OCD), in partnership with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), is hosting the 2019 Typhoon Pakyo Workshop on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Sheraton Laguna Guam Resort.

Prepared by: Chip Guard, Warning Coordination Meteorologist, National Weather Service Forecast Office Guam Dr.Mark Lander, PEAC Scientist, Water and Environmental Research Institute, University of Guam