JOINT INFORMATION CENTER Press Release No. 8 Storm Expectations October 5, 2014 (7:30 p.m. ChST)   Damaging and destructive winds and rains are coming even faster to Guam. Typhoon Vongfong has sped up and now is expected to make its closest point of approach to Guam between 2 a.m. and 4 a.m.   In the event that damaging and destructive...

Governor Declares Guam in COR1 Residents to Stay at Home   JOINT INFORMATION CENTER                 Release No. 7 October 5, 2014 (7:00 p.m. ChST)   All Guamanians are advised to stay indoors and off the streets. This is the time to remain at home and to not drive due to the high winds and heavy rains.   Governor Eddie Calvo, in...

TYPHOON UPDATE: Vongfong expected to intensify  JOINT INFORMATION CENTER Release No. 6 Oct. 5, 2014 (3:45 p.m. ChST)   Typhoon Vongfong is continuing to make its way toward the Mariana Islands and residents are urged to continue to take precautions.   According to the 2 p.m. update, the typhoon is located at 12.9 degree north and 149...

The Joint Information Center reminds all residents that public shelters are open. If you live in a flood-prone area, or you don't feel your home will be safe in heavy winds and rains, please make your way to the shelter near you. We previously released the list of shelters. We provide you this fact sheet on public shelters to help you prepare.

TYPHOON NEWS:  News for expectant mothers, residents with medical needs News for expectant mothers, residents with medical needs JOINT INFORMATION CENTER Release No. 5. Medical needs 3:20 P.M. (Ch.ST) Oct. 5, 2014   As Typhoon Vongfong draws nearer to Guam, there are some thigns that residents with medical needs and expectant mothers in the...

Don't wait for weather to get worse Advice for how residents can prepare with the rest of today JOINT INFORMATION CENTER Release No. 4 Oct. 5, 2014 (2:00 P.M. ChST) We thank residents for preparing for Typhoon Vongfong. Mayors have been reporting that many residents were out clearing their yards and taking debris away. While it is raining in some...

Get the latest updates on Typhoon Vongfong by following Governor Calvo on Facebook at:  www.facebook.com/eddiebazacalvo This morning, Mayor Melissa Savares updated us that residents throughout her village were out clearing their yards of debris. She recorded this short video, where she gives you tips on how to prepare for the typhoon. She also...

JOINT INFORMATION CENTER Release No. 3 Oct. 5, 2014 (12:30 p.m. ChST)   It is raining hard in different areas of the island. Heavy rainfall is leading to dangerous driving conditions and flooding on roads and low-lying areas.   Much more rain, approximately 6 to 10 inches, is expected through Tuesday morning. Rain from previous days are...

Debris, flooding, dangerous water conditions, shelters, pregnant women, public schools, GovGuam, and media partners addressed in this release   JOINT INFORMATION CENTER Release No. 2 Oct. 5, 2014 (9 a.m. ChST) GovGuam and the military now are preparing for typhoon-strength winds and rains on Guam within the next 24 hours. The military is moving...