DPHSS RECEIVES H1N1 INFLUENZA VACCINE October 29, 2009
The Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) continues to receive small quantities of the H1N1 influenza vaccine. Vaccination efforts are targeted with the initial vaccines based on recommendations from the Vaccine and Antiviral Prioritization Planning committee (VAPPC) and guidance received from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention and the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. CDC reports that the manufacturer is further behind schedule than previously anticipated.
TROPICAL STORM WATCH CANCELLED FOR GUAM October 27, 2009
At 2:00 p.m. (ChST) the National Weather Service (NWS) cancelled the Tropical Storm Watch for Guam in response to Tropical Storm (TS) 23W. Based on the latest information, weather officials no longer expect TS 23W to be a threat for Guam. Read More...
TS 23W EXPECTED TO PASS WITHIN THE NEXT 6 HOURS October 27, 2009
Earlier this morning, Tropical Depression 23W was upgraded by the National Weather Service (NWS) to a Tropical Storm. As of 8:00 a.m. (ChST), Tropical Storm (TS) 23W was located at 90 miles East of Guam moving West-Northwest at 17 MPH. TS 23W is expected to make its closest point of approach to the island within the next six (6) hours bringing maximum sustained winds of 40-45 MPH for Guam.
As of now, Guam remains in Condition of Readiness 4 (COR 4). All schools and Government of Guam departments and agencies will be under normal operations. Guam Homeland Security and the Office of Civil Defense in conjunction with the NWS will continue to closely monitor this system for any sudden changes.
TD 23W EXPECTED TO PASS BETWEEN GUAM AND ROTA October 26, 2009
A Tropical Storm Watch remains in affect for Guam as Tropical Depression (TD) 23W continues to intensify as it approaches the Marianas. Guam Homeland Security and the Office of Civil Defense in conjunction with the National Weather Service (NWS) are closely monitoring the system which is expected to intensify into a Tropical Storm within the next 12 hours.
While the island remains in Condition of Readiness 4 (COR 4), Guam Homeland Security and the Office of Civil Defense personnel will continue to staff the Emergency Operations Center on a 24-hour basis until further notice. Residents are advised to call 475-9600 for updated information relative to this storm and should refrain from calling 9-1-1 for any non-emergency calls.
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