More gas stations reopen; United and Red Cross bring humanitarian relief efforts to Guam
Gas station retailers in Guam are reopening and United and its partners including Red Cross are bringing humanitarian relief efforts in the wake of Typhoon Mawar.
Joint Information Center officials say some gas stations can only accept cash for payments. In addition, they call on the community “to be courteous and orderly when lining up for fuel.”
As of 4:30 p.m. May 28, Shell announced that stations in Hagatna, Tamuning, Harmon, MicroMall Intersection, Tiyan and Chalan Pago (diesel only) were open. They close at 8 p.m. Yigo station was waiting on deliveries and its opening would be announced, according to their social media post. The following Shell stations were still closed as of the announcement: NCS, Dededo, Barrigada (KFC station), Maniglao and Malesso.
76/Circle K also provided a 4:30 p.m. update, saying 76 Airport has a temporary fuel shortage. Officials apologized for the inconvenience, adding : “We get that having access to fuel is crucial, and we're working hard to fix this situation ASAP.” They asked residents to visit their open 76 Circle K locations: Agat, Barrigada, Dededo, Sinajana, Malojloj and Ypao.
The 1 p.m. JIC update, posted the following Mobil gas stations that will be open from 6 a.m. – 10 p.m. on May 28. East Agana, Maite, Liguan, Yigo (north), Yigo (Perez Acres), Tamuning (diesel only).
Also, as of 3:40 p.m., the JIC reported that Guam Power Authority and Guam Water Authority are continuing to make progress restoring utilities.
GPA has 16.2% of the customer demand being met. GPA has energized 65.4% of the substations. And 27% of the feeders and circuits have been restored. GPA notes that “feeders and circuits may be energized only if GPA’s substations are energized.”
Guam Waterworks Authority also is slowly restoring waterflow to residences and businesses. According to GWA, progress is in the different regions are:
North: GWA northern water system is operating normally but with limited capacity; two wells were restored to island power overnight; and GWA continues to operate all available wells to increase reservoir levels throughout the northern system.
Central: The Central system is operating, but with reduced transfer of water from northern wells still affecting service. Water service to Santa Rita and Nimitz Hill (except Turner Road area and higher elevations in Piti village) has been restored. Restoration of Agat is on-going. Service to Talofofo village and the Windward Hills area were restored up to Our Lady of Peace. The Sinifa area along Cross-island Road remains without service.
Southern: GWA’s southern water system is being operated at reduced capacity due to damaged control equipment at the Ugum Surface Water Treatment Plant. Restoration has occurred in Ipan, Malojloj and Inarajan however GWA crews are currently repairing a main break in Inarajan before restoration can continue to Malesso.
GWA is has placed eight 6,000-gallon water tanks at the following locations:
Residents are cautioned to boil water from the tanks for at least three minutes prior to consuming. A precautionary boil water notice remains in place due to possible bacterial contamination in the water that can occur when increased run-off enters a drinking water source following heavy rains.
Relief efforts also are underway. On May 28, United’s humanitarian flight from San Francisco landed in Guam, according to a United press release. The Boeing 777 is loaded with supplies from its disaster relief partners, including The American Red Cross. Aid in this first shipment includes cases of blood product, each blood donation has the potential to save more than one life; 480 clean up kits including work gloves, trash bags, collapsible mop, cleaning materials, etc.; and 5,760 comfort kits.
The American Red Cross deployed a leadership team prior to the storm and relief items were staged in several locations, according to a Red Cross press release.
“Conditions on Guam are improving but it is still a challenge to move people and relief items to the island at this time,” the release states. “Military personnel are working to open runways on Anderson Air Force Base and A. B. Won Pat International Airport is opening a runway for humanitarian flights only. Disaster workers and relief supplies have been deployed to Los Angeles and Honolulu and the Red Cross is working with partners to get help to Guam as quickly as possible.”
According to the press release, Red Cross teams are now compiling “detailed residential assessments to determine how many homes have been affected and the extent of that damage.” Red Cross officials stated in the press release that the information will be used to make plans for what support families may need in the coming weeks and months.
In addition, the Red Cross will provide compassionate care to help people with medical or disability needs, as well as emotional and spiritual support during these challenging times. Red Cross teams will also distribute relief supplies like clean up kits, tarps and personal hygiene supplies.
Red Cross will also be supporting the Emergency Family Assistance Center on Andersen Air Force Base and Navy Base Guam where military families can receive disaster relief services and information.
In addition, the organization will assist service members, veterans and their families with requests for financial assistance through their military aid society or with community support resources by contacting our Hero Care Network online, via our website, the Hero Care App or by calling 1-877-272-7337.
Gas station retailers in Guam are reopening and United and its partners including Red Cross are bringing humanitarian relief efforts in the wake of Typhoon Mawar.
Joint Information Center officials say some gas stations can only accept cash for payments. In addition, they call on the community “to be courteous and orderly when lining up for fuel.”
As of 4:30 p.m. May 28, Shell announced that stations in Hagatna, Tamuning, Harmon, MicroMall Intersection, Tiyan and Chalan Pago (diesel only) were open. They close at 8 p.m. Yigo station was waiting on deliveries and its opening would be announced, according to their social media post. The following Shell stations were still closed as of the announcement: NCS, Dededo, Barrigada (KFC station), Maniglao and Malesso.
76/Circle K also provided a 4:30 p.m. update, saying 76 Airport has a temporary fuel shortage. Officials apologized for the inconvenience, adding : “We get that having access to fuel is crucial, and we're working hard to fix this situation ASAP.” They asked residents to visit their open 76 Circle K locations: Agat, Barrigada, Dededo, Sinajana, Malojloj and Ypao.
The 1 p.m. JIC update, posted the following Mobil gas stations that will be open from 6 a.m. – 10 p.m. on May 28. East Agana, Maite, Liguan, Yigo (north), Yigo (Perez Acres), Tamuning (diesel only).
Also, as of 3:40 p.m., the JIC reported that Guam Power Authority and Guam Water Authority are continuing to make progress restoring utilities.
GPA has 16.2% of the customer demand being met. GPA has energized 65.4% of the substations. And 27% of the feeders and circuits have been restored. GPA notes that “feeders and circuits may be energized only if GPA’s substations are energized.”
Guam Waterworks Authority also is slowly restoring waterflow to residences and businesses. According to GWA, progress is in the different regions are:
North: GWA northern water system is operating normally but with limited capacity; two wells were restored to island power overnight; and GWA continues to operate all available wells to increase reservoir levels throughout the northern system.
Central: The Central system is operating, but with reduced transfer of water from northern wells still affecting service. Water service to Santa Rita and Nimitz Hill (except Turner Road area and higher elevations in Piti village) has been restored. Restoration of Agat is on-going. Service to Talofofo village and the Windward Hills area were restored up to Our Lady of Peace. The Sinifa area along Cross-island Road remains without service.
Southern: GWA’s southern water system is being operated at reduced capacity due to damaged control equipment at the Ugum Surface Water Treatment Plant. Restoration has occurred in Ipan, Malojloj and Inarajan however GWA crews are currently repairing a main break in Inarajan before restoration can continue to Malesso.
GWA is has placed eight 6,000-gallon water tanks at the following locations:
- Mongmong-Toto-Maite Mayor’s Office
- Inalåhan Mayor’s Office
- Malesso’ Pier
- Hågat Mayor's Office
- Santa Teresita, Mangilao
- Ordot-Chalan Pago Mayor’s Office, Chalan Pago
- St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Inalåhan
- Dededo Mayor’s Office, Dededo
Residents are cautioned to boil water from the tanks for at least three minutes prior to consuming. A precautionary boil water notice remains in place due to possible bacterial contamination in the water that can occur when increased run-off enters a drinking water source following heavy rains.
Relief efforts also are underway. On May 28, United’s humanitarian flight from San Francisco landed in Guam, according to a United press release. The Boeing 777 is loaded with supplies from its disaster relief partners, including The American Red Cross. Aid in this first shipment includes cases of blood product, each blood donation has the potential to save more than one life; 480 clean up kits including work gloves, trash bags, collapsible mop, cleaning materials, etc.; and 5,760 comfort kits.
The American Red Cross deployed a leadership team prior to the storm and relief items were staged in several locations, according to a Red Cross press release.
“Conditions on Guam are improving but it is still a challenge to move people and relief items to the island at this time,” the release states. “Military personnel are working to open runways on Anderson Air Force Base and A. B. Won Pat International Airport is opening a runway for humanitarian flights only. Disaster workers and relief supplies have been deployed to Los Angeles and Honolulu and the Red Cross is working with partners to get help to Guam as quickly as possible.”
According to the press release, Red Cross teams are now compiling “detailed residential assessments to determine how many homes have been affected and the extent of that damage.” Red Cross officials stated in the press release that the information will be used to make plans for what support families may need in the coming weeks and months.
In addition, the Red Cross will provide compassionate care to help people with medical or disability needs, as well as emotional and spiritual support during these challenging times. Red Cross teams will also distribute relief supplies like clean up kits, tarps and personal hygiene supplies.
Red Cross will also be supporting the Emergency Family Assistance Center on Andersen Air Force Base and Navy Base Guam where military families can receive disaster relief services and information.
In addition, the organization will assist service members, veterans and their families with requests for financial assistance through their military aid society or with community support resources by contacting our Hero Care Network online, via our website, the Hero Care App or by calling 1-877-272-7337.