Emergency shelters to open at 2 pm

The Guam Department of Education will open eight primary emergency shelters at 2 p.m. today, Oct. 24. Residents who need emergency shelter are urged to be at the shelters closest to their homes as early as 2 p.m., before damaging winds arrive, which is expected around 6 p.m. today.

Gov. Eddie Baza Calvo and Rear Adm. Shoshana Chatfield, commander, Joint Region Marianas, will place Guam and the respective military bases in Condition of Readiness (COR) 2 at noon today.

“I urge all residents to take stock of their homes and prepare,” Governor Calvo stated. “While we are expecting tropical storm conditions, the storm can shift and bring stronger winds and more rain than we currently expect.”

“Those with homes that may not be able to withstand tropical storm winds or stronger are urged to please secure their homes as much as possible and then prepare their families to stay at a shelter until the storm passes,” Lt. Governor Ray Tenorio said.

In preparation of Typhoon Yutu, the following emergency shelters are made available:

North

· Astumbo Elementary School

· Maria A. Ulloa Elementary School

· Upi Elementary School

· Machananao Elementary School

Central

· George Washington High School

South

· Harry S. Truman Elementary School

· Merizo Martyrs Memorial School

· Talofofo Elementary

WHAT SHOULD YOU TAKE TO THE SHELTER?

1. Seven days’ worth of food and water for all members of your family

2. Bedding

3. Personal hygiene products

4. Medication

5. Seven days of supplies for infants and toddlers, including diapers and formula

6. Valid Photo ID

7. Important documents including birth certificates, passports and medical immunization cards

SHELTER RULES

Be respectful to fellow residents and staff. No foul language, abusive behavior, stealing or destruction of property will be accepted or tolerated
Busing to/from shelters is available at the Mayor's Office
Need 7 day supply of food, water & prescriptions, with infants & toddlers need 7 day supply of disposable diapers, baby formula & baby food
Need bedding, toiletries, toilet tissue, and personal hygiene products
Must complete registration. Bring a form of I.D.
Must report Tuberculosis or flu-like symptoms
Alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, and weapons are not allowed in the shelter or on the shelter grounds. Persons caught in possession will be asked to leave the shelter and in some cases turned over to law enforcement personnel. Persons determined to be under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs will not be admitted, or readmitted to the shelter.
Public Law 21-139 dictates that there is no smoking on school premises. Smoking is not allowed in the shelter. Smoking permitted outside the campus in designated smoking areas only. Please dispose of cigarette butts properly.
Quiet hours will be announced and enforced in the sleeping areas. However, sleeping areas should be kept quiet at all times.
If you brought vital documents (i.e. Birth records, passports, etc.), secure them or keep them on you at all times. The Shelter is not responsible for these items if stolen.
Parents must maintain responsibility and supervision for their children. Children must never be left unattended.
No cooking or gas stoves
For your safety DO NOT LEAVE THE SHELTER before COR 4 has been declared
Only service animals are allowed at this time.
Pets cannot be sheltered at this time. For those seeking shelter for their pets, make plans for them now to stay with a loved one, friend or family member as pets will not be allowed in the emergency shelters.

TRANSPORTATION

Those seeking shelter who do not have reliable transportation, or have a disability and need a ride to a designated storm shelter, are advised to contact their village Mayor’s Office for information on transportation. Residents will need to go to their respective Mayor’s Office for bus transportation to the shelters. The respective contact information is listed below:

AGANA HEIGHTS

Paul M. McDonald, Mayor

mayormcdonald@hotmail.com

472-6393/8285/6

472-6124

AGAT

Kevin Susuico, Mayor

agatmayor@yahoo.com

565-2524/31

565-4335

565-4826

ASAN-MAINA

Frankie A. Salas, Mayor

asanmainamayor@gmail.com

472-6581

479-2726

472-6446

BARRIGADA

June U. Blas, Mayor

bmomayor@teleguam.net

734-3724/25/34/36

734-3859/3737/38

734-1988

CHALAN PAGO-ORDOT

Jessy C. Gogue, Mayor

ocp.mayor@gmail.com

472-8302/3/7173

477-1333

477-0450 Community Center

477-7131

DEDEDO

Melissa B. Savares, Mayor

msavares@teleguam.net

632-5203/5019

637-9014

637-5002 (Gym)

637-1129

HAGATNA

John A. Cruz, Mayor

hagatnamayor@hotmail.com

477-8045

472-6379

477-6686

INARAJAN

Doris F. Lujan, Mayor

mayordorisfloreslujan@gmail.com

475-2509/10/11

828-2543

MANGILAO

Allan R.G. Ungacta, Mayor

Mayorallan.ungacta@yahoo.com

734-2163/5731

734-5734/35

734-4130

MERIZO

Ernest T. Chargualaf, Mayor

mayorernestc@yahoo.com

828-8312/2941

828-2429

MONGMONG-TOTO-MAITE

Rudy A. Paco, Mayor

Mtmmayorpaco17@gmail.com

477-6758/9090

479-6800/6801

472-6494

PITI

Jesse L.G. Alig, Mayor

jesse.alig@pitiguam.com

472-1232/3

477-2674

SANTA RITA

Dale E. Alvarez, Mayor

daleealvarez@gmail.com

565-2514/4337

565-4302/04

565-3222

SINAJANA

Robert RDC Hofmann, Mayor

guammayor@gmail.com

472-6707

477-3323

TALOFOFO

Vicente S. Taitague, Mayor

talofofomayor@gmail.com

789-1421/3262/4821

789-2010 (Gym)

789-5251

TAMUNING-TUMON

Louise C. Rivera, Mayor

mayorlcrivera.tatuha@gmail.com

646-5211/8646

647-9816/9819/20

646-5210

UMATAC

Johnny A. Quinata, Mayor

umatacmo@gmail.com

828-2940/8258

828-8251/2/3/4/5

828-2676

YIGO

Rudy M. Matanane, Mayor

yigomayorsoffice@gmail.com

653-5248/9446/9119

633-3001/2/3/5

653-3008 (Gym)

653-3434

YONA

Jesse M. Blas, Mayor

jmendiolablas@yahoo.com

789-4798/1525/6

789-1524 (Gym)

Visit the following links for the latest advisory information:

· NWS Website: http://www.prh.noaa.gov/guam/

· NWS Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NWSGuam/

· GHS/OCD Website: https://ghs.guam.gov/

· GHS/OCD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GHSOCD/

· Governor Calvo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eddiebazacalvo/

· Joint Region Marianas Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jrmguam/

For more information, contact the Joint Information Center at (671) 478-0208/09/10 or the GHS/OCD 24/7 watch desk at (671) 475-9600 or (671) 482-7019.

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