UOG Campus Advisories
Read the latest JIC Releases from Guam Homeland Security
Thursday, June 1, 2023 | 5:52 p.m.
Håfa Adai UOG Faculty, Staff, and Administrators,
Please see the latest campus updates below on behalf of UOG Administration:
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UOG WhatsApp Community Group
If you haven't already, please join the new, official UOG WhatsApp Community Group
for Employees! We now have 184 members!
UOG will post official notifications and information in this group chat. All UOG employees are encouraged to join.
Please join using this link: https://chat.whatsapp.com/CtHx6pTImpOIIR345lHcqt
Forward the link to members of your UOG employee groups.
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Tritons Helping Tritons - Typhoon Mawar Relief
A Message from the President was sent in an earlier email. For more information, and
to read the message, please visit: https://www.uog.edu/tritons-helping-tritons/
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UOG Campus Remains Closed
The University of Guam campus remains closed to the public until further notice. Certain
student services such as Admissions and Financial Aid are scheduled to be available
beginning next week.
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Power and Water
UOG continues to coordinate with GPA and GWA on full restoration. Both agencies have
been on campus assessing needs, and we are hopeful that services will be back soon.
Several portable generators have been deployed throughout the campus to help with
clean-up and recovery.
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Dorm Students
UOG is working with students on options should power and water restoration continue
to be delayed.
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Typhoon Mawar After Action Reports
Administrators and teams will be meeting to review emergency preparedness procedures,
facilities, and response to Typhoon Mawar with the goal of improving in the event
of a future storm.
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Get the latest updates on Guam's recovery from the JIC:
Please visit https://ghs.guam.gov for all JIC Recovery Releases. Here you'll find the latest information about gas,
the airport, green waste disposal, GPA / GWA updates, and more.
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NOTE: Scroll down for past updates.
Please continue to stay safe, Tritons!
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Wednesday, May 31, 2023 | 6:45 p.m.
Håfa Adai UOG Faculty, Staff, and Administrators,
Please see the latest campus updates below on behalf of UOG Administration:
UOG WhatsApp Community Group
Join the new, official UOG WhatsApp Community Group for Employees!
UOG will post official notifications and information in this group chat. All UOG employees are encouraged to join.
Individuals who do not have a display name or are not found in UOG’s official staffing pattern may be removed. For more information, contact a group admin or email marcom@triton.uog.edu.
Join using this link: https://chat.whatsapp.com/CtHx6pTImpOIIR345lHcqt
Please forward the link to members of your UOG employee groups.
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Tritons Helping Tritons
The Office of the President and partners across campus will soon announce a program
to help our fellow Triton employees who have been affected by Typhoon Mawar. Details
coming soon.
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UOG Campus Remains Closed.
The University of Guam campus remains closed to the public until further notice while
post-Typhoon Mawar assessments and recovery are underway. UOG is waiting for the restoration
of water and power services.
All community activities scheduled this week have been postponed, including Staff Development Day, the proctoring for driver’s license testing and other tests, summer camps, and other activities at the Calvo Field House.
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Generators on Campus
Buildings with generators have been operating smoothly this week. UOG received a delivery
of diesel fuel with regular deliveries scheduled. Thank you to Zenon Belanger, John
Leon Guerrero, Frances Bautista, the excellent team at Facilities Management and Services,
and all others involved for keeping these parts of the campus powered.
Employees are asked to conserve energy while working in facilities with generators.
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Dorm Students
Nearly 50 people are currently living on-campus at the Residence Halls. Thank you
to Dean Lawrence Camacho and Director Mark Mendiola and his team at the Residence
Halls for providing for our students. The University is working with students on options
should power and water restoration continue to be delayed.
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SBPA Building
The SBPA building is the University's designated Emergency Operating Center. Essential
operations have temporarily co-located at the building including units from the Business
Office, HRO, and EMSS. SBPA building hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily and meant only
for official business and specifically designated purposes.
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Business Office (This week)
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Special BOR Meeting June 6
A special meeting of the UOG Board of Regents is scheduled for 5 p.m. on Tuesday, June 6, 2023. The meeting will be publicly accessible by registering for Zoom access at https://zoom.us/j/94901255380.
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FEMA Assistance
There are 3 ways to apply for disaster assistance from FEMA: (1) Download the application
on the FEMA app; (2) Apply online at: https://disasterassistance.gov; (3) Call the disaster information helpline: 1-800-621-3362
Please note that the FEMA website asks for a "zip code +4." You can look up this information at https://tools.usps.com/zip-code-lookup.htm?byaddress by entering your mailing address.
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Get the latest updates on Guam's recovery from the JIC:
Please visit https://ghs.guam.gov for all JIC Recovery Releases. Here you'll find the latest information about gas,
the airport, green waste disposal, GPA / GWA updates, and more.
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NOTE: Scroll down for past updates.
Please continue to stay safe, Tritons!
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Tuesday, May 30, 2023 | 7:00 p.m.
Håfa Adai UOG Faculty, Staff, and Administrators,
Please see the latest campus updates below from UOG Administration:
UOG Campus Closed
The campus remains closed. All buildings, facilities, and restrooms are closed. ALL
UOG programs, activities, and events scheduled for this week have been postponed.
Employees should only be on-campus for official business. FMS and other teams continue
with campus clean-up and recovery.
Power / Water
The majority of the campus has no power or water. UOG Officials remain in contact
with GWA and GPA on restoration.
UOG Employees
Remote work is encouraged as long as your supervisors have approved a plan of work.
If remote work is not possible, employees should be ready to report to campus within
two hours if required by your supervisor. Many employees are facing extenuating circumstances
and the majority of the campus still has no water or power, so administrators and
supervisors will work with employees on work schedules.
Time Sheets
Self-Service Time Entry is not available at this time. Timekeepers will ensure timesheets
are submitted to Payroll. If possible, employees should submit any leave forms to
their timekeepers.
Office of Information Technology
The OIT team has restored most web services and campus information systems and is
working towards full restoration. OIT is exploring options for Internet connectivity
to parts of campus. Below are more updates from OIT:
Continued Campus Wide Assessment
Administrators - Please continue assessing and reporting on all buildings and grounds
as soon as possible – record your findings in the shared spreadsheet in the Admin
Council folder and take photos and properly document any damages due to Typhoon Mawar.
Special BOR Meeting June 6
A special meeting of the University of Guam Board of Regents is scheduled for 5 p.m.
on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, in the Office of Information Technology, Student Computer
Lab, Room 108C, UOG. The meeting will be publicly accessible by registering for Zoom
access at https://zoom.us/j/94901255380.
FEMA Assistance
There are 3 ways to apply for disaster assistance from FEMA:
See the attachments for more information.
Get the latest updates on Guam's recovery from the JIC:
Please visit https://ghs.guam.gov for all JIC Recovery Releases. Here you'll find the latest information about gas,
the airport, green waste disposal, GPA / GWA updates, and more.
Please continue to stay safe, Tritons!
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Monday, May 29, 2023 | 6:00 p.m.
Håfa Adai UOG Faculty, Staff, and Administrators,
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Monday, May 29, 2023 | 4:30 p.m.
Håfa Adai UOG Students,
Due to Typhoon Mawar, Finakpo’ Summer Session A will be postponed until June 13, 2023.
We apologize for this inconvenience and hope you were able to remain safe and are doing well as our island recovers.
Our teams have been working to reopen the University. Power and water are still not available throughout the campus, but we remain in communication with GPA and GWA and are hopeful for restoration soon.
For updates, please continue to monitor your email, UOG social media, local news, and local radio. As communication lines are still being restored, please share this information with those who may not have connectivity.
For more information about Finakpo’ Summer Sessions, please contact Admissions at admitme@triton.uog.edu.
Thanks for your patience, and please continue to stay safe!
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Tuesday, May 23, 2023 | 1:00 p.m.
Guam in COR 1:
Governor Lou Leon Guerrero placed Guam in Condition of Readiness (COR) 1 at 1 p.m., today, May 23, 2023. At COR1, destructive winds are possible within the next 12 hours.
The community is advised to remain indoors until COR 4 is announced. All residents in low lying, flood-prone and coastal areas, especially in the southern villages of Inalåhan, Ipan, Talo’fo’fo, Malesso’, Hågat and Humåtak, are ordered to evacuate and seek shelter in private residences or designated government shelters in higher elevation no later than 6:00 p.m., on May 23, 2023.
Simultaneously, Joint Region Marianas (JRM), Naval Base Guam (NBG), Andersen Air Force Base (AAFB), and Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz (MCBCB) are also in Tropical Cyclone Condition of Readiness (TCCOR) 1 at 1 p.m., Tuesday, May 23, 2023. All Andersen gates are now closed. All Navy Base Guam gates will be closed at 10 p.m. on Tuesday, May 23. The time for gate closure is subject to change based on weather conditions. For installation-specific operations or questions, please consult the respective installation Facebook page or reach out to the Public Affairs Officer.
Read the full JIC Release No. 15
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Tuesday, May 23, 2023 | 11:35 a.m.
Tuesday, May 23, 2023 | 7:45 a.m.
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Sunday, May 21, 2023 | 5 p.m.
The University of Guam will be closed tomorrow, May 22and all classes, programs, and other activities are cancelled or postponed until the Governor gives the "all clear" and declares that Guam is back to COR4.
All offices will be closed and any classes, programs, and other activities will be cancelled or postponed until the Governor declares that Guam is back in COR4.
Employees should report to the office between 8 to 10am to secure their workspaces and offices (if necessary). Please check-in with your supervisors.
Campus updates will continue to be emailed and posted to the UOG website at https://www.uog.edu/campus-advisories.
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Sunday, May 21, 2023 | 8:00 p.m.
Governor Lou Leon Guerrero has placed Guam in Condition of Readiness (COR) 2 at 8 p.m. this evening. At COR2, the Government of Guam, with the exception of essential services, will not be operational and will remain closed until COR 4 is announced.
View the full press release on the Guam Homeland Security website.
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Sunday, May 21, 2023 | 5:10 p.m.
In anticipation of Condition of Readiness (COR) 2 tonight at 8 p.m., note the following healthcare updates: The community is reminded to ensure prescription medicine is filled before the storm’s approach. Use today and Monday to stock up on necessary medical supplies.
View the full press release on the Guam Homeland Security website.
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Sunday, May 21, 2023 | 5 p.m.
The University of Guam campus will close after the Governor declares Condition of Readiness 2 (COR2), which is expected to be announced at 8 p.m. tonight.
All offices will be closed and any classes, programs, and other activities will be cancelled or postponed until the Governor declares that Guam is back in COR4.
Employees should report to the office between 8 to 10am to secure their workspaces and offices (if necessary). Please check-in with your supervisors.
Campus updates will continue to be emailed and posted to the UOG website at https://www.uog.edu/campus-advisories.
However, please follow the links below for the most up to date, official information about Tropical Storm Mawar.
Visit the following links for the latest advisory information:
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Sunday, May 21, 2023 | 11:45 a.m.
See the original post on Guam Homeland Security website.
Officials continue to monitor the developing system which has been upgraded to Tropical Storm Mawar. As of 7 a.m., Mawar was located 6.4 degrees north latitude and 149.1 degrees east longitude, 40 miles south of Polowat, 200 miles west-southwest of Chuuk, and 570 miles south-southeast of Guam. It is moving north-northwest at 5 mph with maximum sustained winds of 50 mph. Tropical Storm Mawar is expected to intensify through tonight, possibly becoming a typhoon.
Governor Lou Leon Guerrero anticipates placing Guam in Condition of Readiness (COR) 2 at 8 p.m. this evening. At COR2, the Government of Guam, with the exception of essential services, will not be operational and will remain closed until COR 4 is announced. Residents are strongly advised to use this time to prepare.
Concurrently, Joint Region Marianas (JRM), Naval Base Guam (NBG), Andersen Air Force Base (AAFB), and Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz (MCBCB) will be in Tropical Cyclone Condition of Readiness (TCCOR) 2 at 8 p.m. this evening. The Department of Defense (DoD) will delay implementing some of the TCCOR2 actions until Tuesday, May 23, to minimize impact to installation services (Child Development Center, Exchange, Commissary, etc.) DoDEA schools will remain open on Monday, May 22. For installation-specific operations or questions, please consult the respective installation Facebook page or reach out to the Public Affairs Officer.
The Guam Department of Education (GDOE) is preparing to open certain emergency shelters at 5 p.m. on Monday, May 22. More information is forthcoming regarding locations, rules and regulations. Emergency shelters will NOT be open until tomorrow. Do not attempt to go to any emergency shelter until the designated opening time.
At this time, the current forecast track has the system moving through the Marianas, between Guam and Rota. It is important to remember that the system track may change in the coming days and any deviation could potentially bring typhoon force winds directly over Guam. Any one, or several, Mariana Islands may take a near miss or a direct hit this week.
A typhoon watch remains in effect for Guam, Rota, Tinian, and Saipan. A typhoon watch means that typhoon conditions are possible, with tropical storm force (sustained winds of 39 mph and greater) conditions arriving within the next 48 hours. There is an increasing likelihood for tropical storm to typhoon force impacts around midweek. The anticipated timing is expected between late Tuesday to early Thursday. Heavy rainfall is likely much of this week, with 9 to 15 inches remaining a possibility through the end of this week.
The community is advised to finish the following preparedness actions by tomorrow:
Visit the following links for the latest advisory information:
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Saturday, May 20, 2023 | 4 p.m.
See the original post on Guam Homeland Security website.
The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office continues to monitor what is now Tropical Depression 02W, formerly known as Invest 97W.
A typhoon watch is now in effect for Guam, Rota, Tinian, and Saipan. A typhoon watch means that typhoon conditions are possible within the next 48 hours. As of 1 p.m., Tropical Depression 02W was located near 5.6 degrees north latitude and 149.0 degrees east longitude. This was about 610 miles south-southeast of Guam, moving west-northwest, with 30 mph winds.
Latest guidance indicates tropical storm force winds of 34 to 63 knots are possible early Tuesday morning but there is the increasing likelihood TD 02W could pass through the Marianas as a typhoon. If TD 02W moves faster than expected, this could result in conditions deteriorating as early as Monday afternoon.
The community is advised to take the following preparedness actions this weekend:
Visit the following links for the latest advisory information:
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Saturday, May 20, 2023 | 1 p.m.
See the original post on Guam Homeland Security website.
Governor Lou Leon Guerrero and Rear Admiral Benjamin Nicholson placed Guam and the respective military bases in Condition of Readiness (COR) 3 at 1 p.m. this afternoon. At COR 3, damaging winds of 39-57 mph are expected within 48 hours.
Joint Region Marianas, Naval Base Guam, Andersen Air Force Base, and Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz establish COR 3. All Military installations on Guam are currently securing facilities and housing residents are urged to commence heavy weather preparedness efforts in COR 3.
As of 7 a.m., Invest Area 97W was located 5 degrees north latitude and 149 degrees east longitude, about 250 miles west-southwest of Chuuk Lagoon, 200 miles south-southeast of Satawal, near 5 degrees north latitude and 149 degrees east longitude. It is expected to organize over the next 12 to 36 hours, eventually turning north-northwest toward Guam.
At this time, there is high confidence that a significant tropical cyclone will move through the Marianas in the coming week. It is uncertain the exact track it will take and what strength it will be by the time it is in the area. However, the likelihood for heavy rainfall remains regardless of the track.
Current weather forecasts from National Weather Service (NWS) Guam indicate winds increasing overnight Sunday to 35 mph by Monday with gusts possibly up to 55 mph, continuing through Wednesday morning. The possibility for higher winds, even typhoon force winds, remains. Between Monday and Wednesday, 5 to 9 inches of rainfall is possible for the Mariana Islands, with locally higher rainfall amounts. Urban and small stream flooding is possible early next week as the system moves through the region.
The community is advised to take the following preparedness actions this weekend:
Visit the following links for the latest advisory information:
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The Joint Information Center is the Government of Guam, military and federal government’s clearinghouse for accurate information during emergencies.
For more information, contact the GHS/OCD 24/7 watch desk at (671) 475-9600 or (671) 482-7019.
Visit the following links for the latest advisory information: