Public reminders: What to do during typhoon

Passengers: Monitor your flights

As Typhoon Bavi is expected to develop in the coming days, the A.B. Won Pat International Airport Authority advises all passengers to sign up for mobile alerts and SMS messaging from their airlines to avoid unnecessary travel to the airport during unsafe weather conditions.

“We ask all passengers traveling within the coming days to check the status of their inbound and outbound flights with their respective airlines,” said John Quinata, GIAA executive manager.

Airline operators base their decisions to cancel or delay on the latest safety data and forecast conditions and these decisions are often made within a 24-hour window for short-haul flights.

Once airlines make these decisions or schedule changes, flight status information appears in several platforms, primarily on the airlines’ websites and mobile applications.

“The Guam International Airport, as a key critical service provider, remains open 24/7, even in severe weather conditions, when there is no flight activity,” Quinata said.

“However, service and amenities may be severely limited or unavailable. Thus, we ask passengers to secure in suitable facilities and accommodations that provide safe shelter and adequate access to food," he added.

Court closes

The District Court of Guam will be closed starting on Monday, July 6, and will reopen upon further order of the court.

All hearings will be rescheduled when the court opens for regular business.

Any court filings due while the court is closed shall be deemed timely filed if filed upon the court's reopening for regular business. As always, electronic filing will be available to registered users throughout the day.

GPA continues preparation measures 

Power outages and fluctuations are expected during damaging wind conditions, the Guam Power Authority, assuring residents that the island-wide power system runs automatically and only shuts down power service to residents and businesses when damage has occurred to any of the power circuits. 

As part of our ongoing storm preparedness protocols, GPA crews continue working to safeguard power plants and substations, ensuring they are fortified against tropical storm conditions.

These preparations include:

●       Vegetation Management: Although vegetation clearing is conducted year-round, GPA’s Transmission and Distribution (T&D) teams are giving special attention to areas known for overgrowth, including excessive trees and bamboo, which can pose risks during storms.

●       Emergency Staffing: GPA has ensured that appropriate staffing levels are in place to respond to any emergencies, as long as weather conditions permit safe operations.

●       Generator Readiness: GPA teams are checking and fueling standby generators, including those for water wells, to ensure they are operational and ready to provide backup power if needed.

●       Adequate Inventory: GPA has worked toward increased inventory to ensure that critical materials and supplies are readily available when needed.

GPA issued the following reminders:

• Outdoor items such as large signage, lawn furniture, canopies, and garbage cans can become projectiles in high winds.

• Secure all lightweight objects and anchor any items that may become airborne and damage GPA power lines and equipment.

• Remove damaged trees and overhanging branches to keep you, your property, and power lines safe.

• Protect or unplug sensitive electronic equipment to prevent damage due to lightning strikes or power surges.

• If experiencing power fluctuations, brownouts, extremely bright lights, dimming/flickering lights, or water coming out of your outlets, turn off the main breaker to avoid damage to other appliances.

No price gouging

Attorney General Douglas Moylan reminds and cautions merchants, landlords, and fuel providers that jis office will not tolerate price gougiu.

Condition of Readiness is declared, Guam law freezes wholesale and retail prices at pre-emergency levels

The law prohibits price gouging and price increases once COR 1, 2 or 3 is declared, Moylan said.

Violators face three times the gross profits on overcharged goods; five times the amount of overcharges for services or rentals and court injunctions.

“You may lower prices at any time. With global instability affecting fuel markets, if costs drop, prices should drop. What the law prohibits is raising prices on our people who are trying to prepare," Moylan said.