Guam Homeland Security/Office of Civil Defense

05/08/2026

🌊 TSUNAMI INFORMATION — NO THREAT TO GUAM & CNMI

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC) reports a preliminary magnitude 6.7 earthquake in Mindanao, Philippines, at 2:14 p.m. ChST today, August 5, 2026.

✅ There is NO tsunami threat to Guam, Rota, Tinian, or Saipan from this earthquake.
✅ No action is required.

This is the final statement GHS/OCD will issue for this event unless additional information is received or the situation changes.

Authoritative sources:
🌊 Pacific Tsunami Warning Center — tsunami.gov
🌐 GHS/OCD — ghs.guam.gov

04/08/2026

For Immediate Release
August 04, 2026, 4:00pm (ChST)

High Surf Advisory, Small Craft Advisory, Wind Advisory, Rip Current Statement in Effect

The National Weather Service (NWS), Weather Forecast Office Guam issued a High Surf advisory, Small Craft Advisory, wind advisory, and Rip Current Statement in effect for Guam.

High Surf Advisory & Rip Current Statement: Large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet and dangerous rip
currents expected in the surf zone. For the High Surf Advisory, along west and north facing reefs of the Marianas. For the High Rip Current Risk, along west,north, and east facing reefs. In effect through Saturday afternoon.

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.
If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don`t swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

Wind Advisory: West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. In Effect until 6:00am Wednesday.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution when driving on roads with no center barriers, as well as when passing high profile vehicles.

Secure loose objects outdoors, as well as canopies. These winds may move light objects.

Small Craft Advisory: West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts to 35 kt and seas 8 to 11 feet expected. Fresh to strong westerlies with near-gale to occasionally gale force gusts will prevail across the Marianas through at least early Wednesday, as a westerly monsoon surge continues. Additionally, distant Typhoon Dolphin (12W) is
generating a long-period north swell that is moving through the Marianas, which will continue to shift to the northwest, in addition to west to southwest swells increasing over the coming days. In Effect until 6:00am Friday.

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid boating in hazardous conditions.

Visit the following links for the latest information:
· NWS Website: https://www.weather.gov/gum/
· NWS Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NWSGuam/
· GHS/OCD Website: https://ghs.guam.gov/
· GHS/OCD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GHSOCD

For more information, contact Acting Public Information Officer Stephen Cahill at (671) 475-9600 or via email at [email protected]

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03/08/2026

🗣️Reminder: A routine AHAWS siren test is scheduled for today, August 4, 2026, at 3:15pm

This is only a test and will conclude today.
🗓️Routine tests occur on the first Tuesday of each month, unless that day falls on a holiday

🌊⛈️🔥💨💥☎️🚨

31/07/2026

DISPOSING OF STORM DEBRIS AND HOUSEHOLD WASTE: WHAT GOES WHERE

Residents clearing debris after Super Typhoon Bavi can dispose of appliances, furniture, household chemicals, and other waste through Guam Solid Waste Authority (GSWA) programs. Each program accepts different materials and has a specific drop-off or collection point. Keep materials separated by type; items brought to the wrong location may not be accepted.

Where does it go?

🔹 Appliances and white goods — refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, washers, dryers, water heaters, stoves and ovens: GSWA Bulky & Metallic curbside collection. Do not bring these to transfer stations.

🔹 Wooden furniture, sofas, mattresses, box springs: GSWA Bulky & Metallic curbside collection, or a residential transfer station.

🔹 Paint, oils, chemicals, batteries, fluorescent bulbs, and electronics: GSWA Household Hazardous Waste Facility (free).

🔹 Cardboard, glass bottles, and jars: transfer station recycling containers (free).

GSWA Bulky & Metallic Curbside Collection

Customers in good standing receive two free collections per year, with up to five items per collection. Additional collections are $25.00 each. Collection is curbside only; crews cannot remove items from private property. Book by appointment at 671-646-3111 or visit www.guamsolidwasteauthority.com/bulkywaste.

Accepted items include: refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, washers, dryers, water heaters, stoves and ovens, microwaves, dishwashers, water dispensers and softeners, treadmills, BBQ grills, furniture, mattresses, box springs, and bed frames.

GSWA Residential Transfer Stations — Harmon, Agat, Malojloj

Open Thursday through Monday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Closed Tuesday and Wednesday.

Bulky drop-off is $25.00 per load, up to five items — mattresses, box springs, and compressed-wood furniture. Cardboard, glass bottles, and jars are accepted free of charge in the recycling containers.

Not accepted at transfer stations: metals, white goods and appliances, household hazardous waste, vehicle batteries, green and vegetative waste, untreated wood, and construction and demolition material such as concrete, brick, and rubble.

GSWA Household Hazardous Waste Facility — Harmon

Free to Guam residents. Open Thursday through Monday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Closed Tuesday, Wednesday, and GovGuam holidays. Residential use only; no commercial, government, or institutional waste. Limit of 15 gallons or 100 pounds per resident per day.

Accepted items include: paints, solvents, oils, antifreeze, brake and transmission fluid, oil filters, solid pesticides, fertilizer and w**d killer, fluorescent bulbs, button and rechargeable batteries, and electronics — televisions, monitors, computers, laptops, printers, phones, radios, DVD players, and UPS units.

⚠️ Dispose of debris responsibly. Do not leave storm debris on roadsides, in jungle areas, or in waterways. Using the programs above keeps materials out of the environment and moving through the proper disposal streams.

Private recyclers also accept scrap metal, white goods, and other materials. For the current list of Guam EPA–permitted private recyclers, visit https://epa.guam.gov/recycling/.

Stay informed: https://ghs.guam.gov/

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29/07/2026

🌊 WEATHER UPDATE — GHS/OCD
NO tropical cyclone watches or warnings are in effect or expected for Guam.

Typhoon Dolphin is tracking well to our north, between Wake Island and the far northern CNMI, and is not expected to directly affect Guam.

💨 A monsoon surge will bring breezy to windy conditions and dangerous ocean conditions across the Marianas this weekend into early next week. Combined seas are forecast to build to 10–14 feet, and winds could reach gale force as the surge peaks.

🚤 Mariners and small craft operators: Seas will become hazardous. Use extreme caution and check the latest NWS Guam marine forecast before heading out.

⚠️ Stay ready. The tropical pattern across our region remains active, and additional systems could develop in the weeks ahead. Review your family plan and preparedness supplies now — not when a storm is on the way.

✅ Stay informed through official sources. GHS/OCD will continue to monitor and provide updates.

📌 ghs.guam.gov | 📌 weather.gov/gum

28/07/2026

American Red Cross Shelter Operations to Conclude July 31

The American Red Cross will close its Super Typhoon Bavi shelters on Friday, July 31, 2026, ending operations at the Chalan Pago-Ordot Multipurpose Emergency Center and the Astumbo Gym.

Support for affected residents does not end when the shelters close. Residents still in the shelters are meeting with a Red Cross transition team before closing day to build a personalized recovery plan, and caseworkers will stay with them after they leave.

Any resident impacted by the storm can reach the American Red Cross Guam Chapter at (671) 472-6217. Callers are connected to the Red Cross Contact Center and directed based on their needs.

Red Cross Resource Centers
Residents whose homes sustained major structural damage or were destroyed may also meet with a Red Cross caseworker and apply for financial assistance at a resource center. Centers operate from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the following locations:

Tuesday, July 28 — Agana Shopping Center, Hagåtña

Wednesday, July 29 and Thursday, July 30 — Micronesia Mall, Dededo

Friday, July 31 and Saturday, August 1 — Jeromy Newby Community Youth Center, Talo'fo'fo

Applicants should bring a valid photo identification and proof of their home address. Accepted forms of address verification include a Mayor's Verification, a utility bill, or a bank statement showing the applicant's home address.

For more information, contact the American Red Cross Guam Chapter at (671) 472-6217, or visit Guam Red Cross on Facebook or redcross.org.

https://ghs.guam.gov/joint-information-center-jic-recovery-release-no-36-july-28-2026-300-pm-chst

28/07/2026

📌 AMENDED — Updated July 28, 2026

This post has been updated. Residents contacted for a site visit are no longer required to prepare documents or to be present for the visit. Please disregard the earlier document-preparation guidance.

Individual Assistance Joint Preliminary Damage Assessment

The Guam Recovery Office (GRO) is conducting an Individual Assistance (IA) Joint Preliminary Damage Assessment (JPDA) from July 28 through July 31, 2026.

JPDA teams — made up of FEMA IA, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), and Village Mayor representatives — will conduct residential site visits to collect and validate disaster-related housing damage reported following Super Typhoon Bavi. The assessment helps confirm Guam's Initial Damage Assessment findings and supports the Territory's request for federal disaster assistance.

Your presence is not required for the visit.

⚠️ The JPDA site visit is not a FEMA application, does not constitute FEMA registration, and does not guarantee that federal assistance will be approved or provided. As of July 2026, FEMA Individual Assistance has not been approved.

Residents with questions may contact GRO at [email protected] or (671) 478-7666 / (671) 478-7668, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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28/07/2026

American Red Cross to Open Resource Centers for Residents Impacted by Super Typhoon Bavi

The American Red Cross is opening resource centers for residents impacted by Super Typhoon Bavi. Residents whose homes sustained major damage or were destroyed may meet with a Red Cross caseworker and apply for financial assistance.

Resource centers will operate at the following locations and times:

Monday, July 27 and Tuesday, July 28, 2026
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Agana Shopping Center, Hagåtña

Wednesday, July 29 and Thursday, July 30, 2026
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Micronesia Mall, Dededo

Friday, July 31 and Saturday, August 1, 2026
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Jeromy Newby Community Youth Center, Talo'fo'fo

What to Bring
A valid form of identification and address verification are required to apply for financial assistance. Accepted forms of address verification include a Mayor's Verification, a utility bill showing the applicant's home address, or a bank statement showing the applicant's home address.

Who Should Apply
The American Red Cross is prioritizing residences that sustained major structural damage or were completely destroyed. Red Cross teams will speak with residents on a case-by-case basis.

For More Information
Contact the American Red Cross Guam Chapter at (671) 472-6217. The line is a dispatch line with menu options that connect callers to the Red Cross Contact Center. Residents may also visit Guam Red Cross on Facebook or redcross.org.

https://ghs.guam.gov/joint-information-center-jic-recovery-release-no-34-american-red-cross-open-resource-centers

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22/07/2026

⚠️ FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM ChST THIS AFTERNOON ⚠️

The National Weather Service Guam has issued a Flood Advisory for Northern Guam.

WHAT: Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

WHERE: Northern Guam.

WHEN: Until 4:00 PM ChST today, Wednesday, July 22, 2026.

IMPACTS: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent.

At 2:05 PM ChST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. Some locations that will experience flooding include Dededo, Tamuning, Yigo, Mangilao, Barrigada, Andersen AFB and Mongmong-Toto-Maite.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

For the latest weather information, visit the National Weather Service Guam at weather.gov/gum. For preparedness information, visit ghs.guam.gov.

19/07/2026

⚠️ FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR GUAM UNTIL 6:15 P.M. TODAY

The Guam Homeland Security/Office of Civil Defense (GHS/OCD) advises residents that the National Weather Service (NWS) Guam has issued a Flood Advisory for Guam, in effect until 6:15 p.m. ChST today, Sunday, July 19, 2026.

Urban-area and small-stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Minor flooding may occur in low-lying and poor drainage areas, including water over roadways. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain had fallen as of 3:18 p.m., with an additional 1 to 2 inches expected.

Residents and motorists are advised to take the following precautions:

🚗 Do not drive through flooded roadways. Turn Around, Don't Drown. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

⚠️ Avoid low-lying and poor drainage areas until conditions improve.

📱 Monitor official updates from NWS Guam and GHS/OCD for changing weather conditions.

For the latest official weather information, visit weather.gov/gum.