Typhoon Mawar Response and Recovery Efforts in Full Swing

Crews continue to work around the clock to restore electricity, water service, and other essential needs in Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands, two days after Typhoon Mawar made landfall. Over 500 FEMA personnel are supporting response and recovery efforts, with more on the way to support emergency officials. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is coordinating with voluntary organizations and other partners to provide aid to those affected by the storm. As the response phase shifts to recovery, teams are working to address key life-safety measures and unmet needs.

Key Takeaways:

• Over 65% of Guam's substations have been restored, with 16.2% of customer demand also restored by the Guam Power Authority.
• The Commonwealth Utilities Corporation reports that 79% of its customers on Rota have had power restored, while Saipan and Tinian are fully energized.
• The Guam Waterworks Authority continues restoration efforts, with 47% of operable wells online in the northern area, and four 60,000-gallon water tanks deployed, with more planned.
• More than 800 survivors are being served in shelters in Guam, with the A.B. Won Pat International Airport set to reopen to the public Monday, but with expected delays.
• The U.S. Small Business Administration has deployed personnel to conduct assessments and support recovery efforts as needed.
• The National Disaster Distress Helpline remains activated, and anyone affected by the typhoon can call 1-800-985-5990 for immediate counseling and support.
• The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers teams are deployed to Guam to assist with temporary emergency power, temporary roofing, and debris management support.
• The Guam National Guard remains activated, assisting local and territorial police with traffic control.

Statistics:

• Over 500 FEMA personnel are supporting response and recovery efforts in Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands.
• 65.2% of Guam's substations have been restored by the Guam Power Authority.
• 16.2% of customer demand has been restored by the Guam Power Authority.
• 47% of operable wells are online in the northern area by the Guam Waterworks Authority.
• 4 60,000-gallon water tanks have been deployed by the Guam Waterworks Authority.
• 4 additional 6,000-gallon tanks have been deployed by the Guam Waterworks Authority.

Sources:

• FEMA news release dated February 2023
• CNMI government officials
• Guam Power Authority reports
• Commonwealth Utilities Corporation reports
• Guam Waterworks Authority reports
• A.B. Won Pat International Airport announcement
• U.S. Small Business Administration deployment notice
• National Disaster Distress Helpline information
• U.S. Army Corps of Engineers deployment notice
• Guam National Guard reports