Ypao Point designated as typhoon debris drop-off site
The Joint Information Center has designated Ypao Point as the official typhoon debris removal site.
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Public Health prepares federal disaster food aid application
The Department of Public Health and Social Services is preparing the application to be submitted to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Nutrition Services Administration for automate mass replacement (AMR) of a portion of nutritional benefits lost due to Super Typhoon Bavi.
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Government to survey businesses on typhoon damage
Local business owners will be getting a call from the government of Guam as part of a Business Sector Damage Assessment Survey, Joint Information Center officials said Wednesday morning.
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Airport flights resume as recovery advisories continue
In recovery mode, the Joint Information Center’s advisory No.2 provided updates on the resumption of flights at the Guam International Airport Authority following Super Typhoon Bavi.
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Governor says island spared major damage from Typhoon Bavi
Governor Lou Leon Guerrero and Lt. Governor Josh Tenorio conducted their post Super Typhoon Bavi assessment determining that the island was spared major damage.
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Guam returns to COR 4 as businesses reopen
As Super Typhoon Bavi moves away from Guam, the return to Condition of Readiness (COR)4 marks the reopening of businesses and establishments on island.
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Fire Department waives fuel storage permit rules
In response to Super Typhoon Bavi, The Guam Fire Department has waived the fire permit requirements which limit fuel storage.
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Weather service says Bavi is within hours of Guam
National Weather Service Guam officials said Super Typhoon Bavi is making its final approach and within eight to 10 hours could be on Guam’s doorstep.
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Residents report pocket outages through alert hub
Reports of pocket outages have been received through Guam News Network’s “Guam Alert Hub” an islandwide alert and community that compiles NWS and JIC advisories school closures road conditions along with community submitted reports from villages across the island in a single feed.
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GPA warns power system may be unstable during restoration
The Guam Power Authority advised its customers that the Island-Wide Power System may become unstable during post-typhoon restoration, with fluctuating voltages, interruptions and intermittent outages expected until recovery is complete.
Malesso crews rush flood mitigation as COR 1 begins
As the island entered Condition of Readiness 1, crews from the Malesso Mayors office rushed to complete flood mitigation efforts near Hemlani’s Apartments, an area prone to flooding.
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Five schools designated as Typhoon Bavi shelters
Five Department of Education schools have been designated to serve as storm shelters for individuals and families needing safe harbor from Super Typhoon Bavi.
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GTA shares tips to ready devices for Typhoon Bavi
GTA provided tips on how to get your communications devices ready for Super Typhoon Bavi's passage in a series of informational flyers focused on staying connected, "no matter the weather." To stay connected the telecommunication provider…
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Governor moves COR 2 declaration to 10 p.m.
Governor Lou Leon Guerrero has adjusted her timeline for declaring Condition of Readiness 2 from 3 p.m. Saturday to 10 p.m. based on guidance from the National Weather Service on Super Typhoon Bavi.
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Bavi becomes Category 5 super typhoon with 160 mph winds
Barreling toward the Marianas, Bavi is now a Category 5 super typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 160 mph.
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Bavi strengthens to Category 4 as it tracks west
As of 2 a.m. July 4, Typhoon Bavi strengthened into a Category 4 typhoon as it maintains its heading west at 12 mph.
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Waterworks completes storm mitigation ahead of Bavi
Ahead of the Bavi’s passage the Guam Waterworks Authority (GWA) worked to complete storm mitigation work on the island’s water and wastewater systems while also urging the community to conserve and prepare water reserves at their home.
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Flood watch issued through Tuesday as Guam enters COR 3
As of 4 p.m. Friday, a flood watch was issued through Tuesday night for Guam, which was placed in Condition of Readiness (COR) 3 an hour prior by Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero based on forecast projections from the National Weather Service (NWS).
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Correction: Guam placed in COR 3 with flood watch
Editor's note: This story reflects the correct graphic heading COR 3 Typhoon Bavi.
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Bavi strengthens into a typhoon on approach to the Marianas
Bavi is now a typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 80 miles per hour projected to increase as it heads closer to the Marianas, the National Weather Service Guam reported July 3, 8 a.m. According to Landon Aydlett NWS Warning…
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Weather service expects Bavi to keep strengthening
The National Weather Service Guam’s midnight Special Weather Statement on July 3 states, “Bavi is forecast to continue strengthening over the next few days as it moves west-northwest toward the Marianas, potentially arriving to the…
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Bavi organizing 930 miles from Guam, weather service says
The National Weather Service Guam's midnight Special Weather Statement on July 3 reported Tropical Storm Bavi is organizing north of Pohnpei, 930 miles east of Guam and 885 miles east-southeast of Saipan.
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Tropical Storm Bavi intensifies on track toward the Marianas
While there are no cyclone warnings or watches, Tropical Storm Bavi formerly, TS 09W is intensifying and organizing as it continues its heading toward the Marianas.
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Attorney general warns against price gouging before storm
Attorney General Douglas Moylan reminded local businesses that price gouging will not be tolerated in a statement on Thursday as a result of recent storm developments.
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