Guam and the island’s military bases remained in Condition of Readiness 2 and Tropical Cyclone Condition of Readiness 2 as of Sunday night, as Super Typhoon Sinlaku strengthened and tropical storm-force winds were expected to reach the island Monday night, according to a Joint Information Center update Sunday at 9:30 p.m.
Under COR 2, the Government of Guam, except for essential services, will remain closed until COR 4 is announced.
At TCCOR 2, services across military installations on Guam have been significantly reduced. Officials said most Morale, Welfare and Recreation facilities, fitness centers, child development programs and retail services are closed. Commissaries, gas stations and select essential services are operating on limited or adjusted hours before closing. U.S. Naval Hospital Guam has shifted to emergency services only until further notice.
Residents are encouraged to complete shopping, fuel and storm preparation activities ahead of facility closures and to monitor official installation channels for updated operating hours.
Guam remains under both a tropical storm warning and a typhoon watch. Officials said tropical storm conditions are expected within 24 hours. The threat of typhoon conditions affecting Guam has decreased following recent northward shifts in Super Typhoon Sinlaku’s track over the past 24 hours.
While the threat of typhoon-force winds has significantly diminished, officials said the storm remains a serious weather event. Tropical storm-force winds of 39 mph or higher are expected to reach Guam, Rota, Tinian and Saipan Monday night. Guam is not currently anticipated to receive typhoon-force winds of 74 mph or higher, but it remains under a typhoon watch in the unlikely event the storm’s track shifts south.
Emergency shelters also remained open Sunday night. As of 8:12 p.m., a total of 466 people were staying in shelters across Guam, representing 18% of the total shelter capacity of 2,623.
Machananao Elementary School had 157 occupants, or 47% of capacity. Maria A. Ulloa Elementary School was housing 100 people, or 29% of capacity, while Astumbo Elementary School had 131 people, or 46% of capacity. George Washington High School reported 41 occupants, or 6% of capacity. Talo’fo’fo Elementary School had 12 people, Merizo Martyrs Memorial School had 11, and Inalahan Middle School had 14, with each of those shelters operating at 4% of capacity.
Officials also said the GBHWC Suicide and Crisis Lifeline remains available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Community members can call or text 988 or chat online at 988lifeline.org.
Residents are encouraged to continue monitoring official sources for the latest information.
