GUAM — Super Typhoon Champi is moving away from Guam after passing about 10 miles south of Merizo early Sunday, but officials say dangerous conditions, widespread power outages and flooding concerns remain.
Guam remains in Condition of Readiness 1. Tropical storm-force winds of 40 to 50 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph, could continue into the afternoon. Residents are being told to remain indoors and stay away from shorelines as rain bands and dangerous seas continue.
About 51% of Guam’s electrical distribution feeders and circuits were online as of 9 a.m. Sunday. The Guam Power Authority reported multiple outages across the island, particularly in southern Guam, and said restoration work will begin when winds fall to safe levels.
All Guam public schools and Catholic schools will be closed Monday while officials inspect facilities for storm damage. Several public schools remain in use as emergency shelters.
Guam Memorial Hospital maintained operations throughout the storm. Officials said 16 babies were delivered after COR 1 began, while three people were treated and released for storm-related or storm-associated medical needs.
President Donald Trump also approved an emergency declaration for Guam, authorizing FEMA to coordinate federal assistance for emergency response and recovery efforts.
Government assessment teams are expected to begin surveying roads, infrastructure, utilities, flooding and debris once conditions allow.
