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June 2018 is Typhoon Preparedness Month

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No Immediate Threat to Marianas Assessed from Reported North Korea Launch

The Offices of Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense (GHS/OCD), in conjunction with the Mariana Regional Fusion Center (MRFC), federal and military partners, continue to monitor events surrounding the region including reports of the recent launch of an unidentified projectile out of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) today. 

High Surf Advisory in Effect; Inexperienced Swimmers Advised to Stay Out of the Water

High Surf Advisory in Effect; Inexperienced Swimmers Advised to Stay Out of the Water

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office advised a high surf advisory is in effect for Guam, Rota, Tinian, and Saipan from 6 p.m. Friday to 6 a.m. Monday along north facing reefs. Large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet are expected along north facing reefs of the Marianas.


Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous conditions.

Earthquake Recorded

The U.S. Geological Survey recorded an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.6 that struck 20 km N of Yigo Village, Guam, with a depth of 128.3 km, at 10:43 a.m. (ChST).

There were no damages or injuries reported from the earthquake. There is no tsunami threat to the Marianas from the earthquake. 

Flood Advisory in Effect; Practice Caution in Heavy Rain

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office issued a flood advisory, in effect for Guam until 10 a.m. this morning. Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Between 0.4 and 1.2 inches of rain has already fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.4 to 1 inch are expected, resulting in minor flooding.

Some locations that will experience flooding include Yona, Talofofo, Inarajan, Asan, Merizo, Piti, Santa Rita, and Umatac.

Residents and visitors are advised to take the following precautionary actions:

    JIC RELEASE NO. 1164 - Report Positive COVID-19 At-home Test Results to DPHSS; Cumulative COVID-19 Test Results: 66 New Cases Reported Feb. 7–13; 16 Hospitalized; One COVID-19-related Fatality Reported; Additional COVID-19 Updates

    Report Positive COVID-19 At-home Test Results to DPHSS

    Report positive COVID-19 at-home and over the counter (OTC) test results to the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) via email: dphss.surveillance@dphss.guam.gov. You must report your positive result within 24 hours and provide the following information:

    Earthquake Recorded

    The U.S. Geological Survey recorded an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.0 that struck 60 km NNE of Yigo Village, Guam, with a depth of 107.4 km, at 12:29 p.m. (ChST).

    There were no damages or injuries reported from the earthquake. There is no tsunami threat to the Marianas from the earthquake. 

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