Recovery efforts are underway across Guam after Super Typhoon Bavi, with roads reopened, flights resuming and utility crews continuing work to restore power and water service.
The Department of Public Works said all roadways previously reported as impassable have been cleared and are safe for travel.
Police and Guam National Guard personnel are assisting with traffic control at intersections affected by power outages. Drivers are being reminded to treat intersections with nonworking traffic lights as four-way stops when no officer or traffic control personnel are present.
Power restoration remains limited but is progressing.
As of 3 p.m. Tuesday, the Guam Power Authority reported that 83% of substations had been energized, along with 25% of feeders and circuits. About 17% of the island’s system load had been restored.
GPA said its initial priorities include restoring transmission lines, energizing substations and addressing power issues affecting water wells.
Water restoration efforts are also continuing. As of 10 a.m., 68 wells were operating on generator power, and the Ugum Surface Water Treatment Plant was back online on generator power.
Water tankers have been staged at Santa Teresita Catholic Church in Mangilao, Chalan Palauan in Dededo and the Agana Heights Gym. Residents using the tankers should bring their own containers.
GWA continues to urge strict water conservation while reservoir levels and system pressure are restored.
The A.B. Won Pat International Airport has also resumed flight operations following inspections of the airport and runway. Passengers are being advised to check directly with their airlines for current flight schedules.
Guam returned to Condition of Readiness 4 at 10 a.m. Tuesday, allowing normal operations to begin resuming. Government of Guam offices are scheduled to reopen Wednesday, although some facilities and services remain affected.
The Guam Power Authority said restoration work will continue, but residents are being asked not to stop crews working in neighborhoods to ask about restoration times because doing so can delay repairs and create safety risks.
