Guam remains in Condition of Readiness 1 as officials warn residents to stay indoors and off the roads following Super Typhoon Bavi’s closest approach to the island.
Several roads are impassable or hazardous because of flooding, fallen trees, downed utility lines, rockslides and storm debris.
Reported problem areas include Pago Bay Road in Chalan Pago, Pulantat Road in Yona, Route 17 near Tarzan Falls and Bishop Apuron Street.
Governor Carlos G. Camacho Road in Tamuning is blocked by downed power lines and storm debris, affecting access to the hospital. The road is being assessed for clearance.
Other reported hazards include Route 1 in East Hagåtña, the former DFS area in Tumon, the northbound lane of San Vitores near Ypao, Marine Corps Drive from East Hagåtña through Piti and the Polaris Point area.
Officials said additional vehicles on the roads could interfere with emergency responders and delay road-clearing work. Comprehensive damage assessments are expected to begin when weather conditions allow crews to safely deploy.
Bavi is moving away from the Marianas, but tropical storm-force conditions are expected to continue overnight.
The storm’s eyewall passed directly over Rota Monday morning.
Guam could continue to see sustained winds of 40 to 60 mph, with gusts up to 90 mph, decreasing through Monday night. Another 5 to 10 inches of rain is possible.
The Guam Waterworks Authority is also reporting low or no water service in parts of Agana Heights, Barrigada, Chalan Pago-Ordot, Dededo, Mangilao, Sinajana and Yona.
GWA said 97 wells remain online, with 59 operating on standby generators. The Ugum Surface Water Treatment Plant remains shut down because of high turbidity caused by flash flooding.
Three possible sewer overflows have also been reported in Dededo, Malesso’ and Yigo. Crews will respond when conditions are safe.
Officials continue to urge residents to remain sheltered in place and avoid unnecessary travel until conditions are declared safe.
