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.

Press Release - Community Advised to Refrain from Interacting with Scam Calls and Messages

The Offices of Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense (GHS/OCD) along with the Mariana Regional Fusion Center (MRFC), continue to receive reports of local telephone numbers receiving suspicious calls and messages or reported phishing scams from local, domestic and unusual or unexpected international area codes.

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Press Release - Hazardous Surf and Seas to Continue Through the Weekend

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JIC Recovery Release No. 128 - GDOL Recruiting More Workers for GUAM STRONG Initiative

GDOL Recruiting More Workers for GUAM STRONG Initiative
30 Positions to be Filled Through NDWG Program

The GUAM STRONG Initiative, a project to help repair households impacted by Typhoon Mawar, is now recruiting workers through the National Dislocated Worker Grant (NDWG) Program.

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Hazardous Surf and Seas Remain Over the Weekend; Outdoor Burning Not Recommended

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

A high surf advisory remains in effect for Guam, Rota, Tinian, and Saipan until 6 a.m. Monday along west, north and east facing reefs. Large breaking waves of 10 to 14 feet are expected in the surf zone. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous conditions.

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High Wind Warning in Effect; Remain Out of the Water; Outdoor Burning Not Recommended

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

A high wind warning is in effect for Guam, Rota, Tinian, and Saipan until 6 p.m. Thursday. Northeast winds of 30 to 40 mph, with gusts up to 50 mph, are expected. Damaging winds can blow down trees and other items. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles along higher terrain. The community is advised to secure canopies and loose items that can become airborne in heavier winds.

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Prepare for High Wind Event Wednesday; Hazardous Surf and Seas Remain; Outdoor Burning Not Recommended

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office advised an incoming high wind event is the main concern for the next several days. NWS has the following advisories in effect:

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High Wind Event Expected Wednesday for the Marianas; Advisories in Effect

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office advised moderate to fresh winds will prevail for Guam and Rota, meanwhile Tinian and Saipan are encountering fresh to strong winds, with potential for damaging winds by Wednesday in the Northern Marianas. NWS has the following advisories in effect:

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Press Release - 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.

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Community Advised to Refrain from Sharing Personally Identifiable Information with Unknown Sources

The Offices of Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense (GHS/OCD) along with the Mariana Regional Fusion Center (MRFC), continue to receive reports of suspicious messages on social media of purported businesses seeking Personally Identifiable Information (PII).

Most recently, reports include a purported private business on social media claiming to establish a Guam driver’s license for the consumer, in exchange for a large fee. Not all calls or messages from unusual senders should be regarded as suspect.

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High Surf Advisory and High Risk of Rip Currents in Effect

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

A high surf advisory remains in effect for Guam, Rota, Tinian, and Saipan from 6 a.m. Wednesday to 6 a.m. Thursday along north facing reefs. Large breaking waves of 7 to 9 feet, dangerous swimming and surfing conditions, and localized beach erosion are expected.

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