Within two hours of the Guam Department of Education opening seven emergency shelters at 6:00 p.m., hundreds of residents have already secured placement as Super Typhoon Sinlaku strengthens and approaches the island, according to the Joint Information Center.
Here is the shelter occupancy status as of 8:12 p.m. on April 12:
Northern Region:
- Astumbo Elementary School: 131 of 287
- Maria A. Ulloa Elementary School: 100 of 349
- Machananao Elementary School: 157 of 334
Central Region:
- George Washington High School: 41 of 683
Southern Region:
- Talo’fo’fo Elementary School: 12 of 311
- Merizo Martyrs Elementary School: 11 of 307
- Inalahan Middle School: 14 of 352
There are currently 466 island residents occupying emergency shelters across the island, according to the JIC.
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