Typhoon advisories: public service updates, business operations

Typhoon shelters ready

Typhoon shelters will open at 7 a.m. on Sunday at different locations across Guam.

Shelters will be available at the following locations:

• Talofofo Elementary School - for residents of the island’s southern villages

• Ordot Elementary School - for residents of the island’s central villages

• Maria A. Ulloa Elementary School, Dededo for residents of the island’s northern villages

• Astumbo Elementary School, Dededo - for residents of the island’s northern villages

• Machananao Elementary School, Yigo - for residents of the island’s northern villages

  
  

Registration is required to stay in a shelter, and residents must present a valid ID upon arrival.

Residents planning to stay at a shelter should prepare to bring the following:

• Enough food and water to last seven days for each family member

• Infant formula, baby food, and any necessary medications

• Bedding and personal hygiene products, including diapers and other infant and toddler supplies

Residents are also reminded of the following shelter rules:

• Alcohol, illegal drugs, weapons, and pets are prohibited

• Smoking is only permitted in designated areas

• Cooking devices are not allowed inside shelters

GMH operations update

Following the anticipated declaration of Condition of Readiness (COR) 2, Guam Memorial Hospital will begin accepting eligible expectant mothers at 7 a.m. on Sunday.

GMH will accept:

• Pregnant mothers who are 36 weeks gestation or greater

• High-risk pregnant mothers who are 24 weeks gestation or greater

Expectant mothers who are uncertain whether they meet the high-risk criteria are encouraged to consult their healthcare provider. Upon arrival, patients should report to the Patient Registration Office on the first floor. Expectant mothers will be accommodated in a designated area and will remain at GMH until it is safe to return home following the storm.

GMH has temporarily suspended elective outpatient appointments, elective outpatient procedures, elective surgeries, and other non-emergency clinical services to prioritize emergency preparedness and essential patient care ahead of Typhoon Bavi.

Patients affected by these temporary service suspensions are being notified directly and will be contacted to reschedule once normal operations resume.

The GMH Emergency Department will remain open 24 hours a day, and inpatient services and other essential hospital operations will continue without interruption throughout the storm. 

Upon the anticipated declaration of COR 2, the following additional operational changes will take effect until the declaration of COR 4:

• Routine visitation will be suspended, except for approved patient watchers.

• Family viewings will be suspended.

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For life-threatening medical emergencies, call 911 immediately. Emergency medical response will continue throughout the storm, subject to weather conditions and operational safety.

Individuals requiring emergency medical care may continue to seek treatment at the GMH Emergency Department, which will remain open 24 hours a day throughout the storm.

For non-emergency medical concerns, residents are encouraged to contact their healthcare provider once weather conditions improve or seek medical care when it is safe to travel. 

GEC update on preparations

Preparations for the 2026 Primary Election remain ongoing as the Guam Election Commission continues to monitor the approaching storm.

At this time, the GEC continues to prepare for the opening of early voting on July 7 and precinct official training on July 6.

Changes due to weather conditions will be announced and posted on the GEC’s website at gec.guam.gov. The GEC will contact precinct officials regarding any changes to Monday’s training.

Docomo links up with Starlink

Docomo Pacific is collaborating with Starlink Mobile to deliver emergency connectivity to customers, businesses and communities when they need it most.

The service will offer SMS messaging should terrestrial mobile networks become unavailable. Customer devices will automatically connect to Starlink Mobile with no additional action required.

This added layer of resilience extends across Guam and the Marianas, including nearby surrounding waters.

GPA/GWA closed

The Guam Power Authority and Guam Waterworks Authority's customer service centers and business offices will be closed Monday due to Super Typhoon Bavi and in anticipation of Guam being placed in Condition of Readiness 2.

Customers may use the following alternative online and phone payment methods:

• Online Payment Service - PayGPA.com and PayGWA.com

• GPA Pay-By-Phone at (671) 647-5787/8/9, (Pay-By-Phone representatives are

typically available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., however, during COR

2, only automated phone payments via the IVR system will be accepted.)

• GPA 24-Hour Automated Payment System (IVR) at 1-855-712-9696

• GWA 24-Hour Pay-By-Phone at (671) 647-4729

For any power-related emergencies or to report downed power lines, customers can reach out to GPA’s Power System Control Center Dispatch at (671) 475- 1472/3/4.

For any water-related or wastewater concerns, customers can reach GWA Dispatch at (671) 646-4211 or email at gwadisp@guamwaterworks.org.

GPA advised customers that during restoration and recovery, especially after a super typhoon, the Island-Wide Power System may be unstable, with fluctuating voltages, power interruptions and intermittencies occurring.

GPA assured customers that once the feeder/circuit is energized, power will return even during interruptions or outages.

Bank of Guam closes

Bank of Guam's headquarters, Guam and CNMI branches will be closed on Monday.

The Familia Contact Center will close at 12 a.m. on Sunday, July 5, and will reopen when conditions are safe.

· Exterior ATMs at Guam and CNMI branches will be shut down once Condition of Readiness 2 is declared to protect equipment and ensure public safety.

Customers are encouraged to complete essential banking transactions before Sunday afternoon and continue monitoring Bank of Guam's website and official social media channels for the latest updates.