The Guam Power Authority warns customers that during restoration and recovery the Island-Wide Power System may be unstable, with fluctuating voltages, power interruptions and intermittencies occurring. Once full restoration is complete, the system will stabilize and less power interruptions will occur, GPA said.
If you detect voltage fluctuations such as extremely bright lighting or very dim lighting, immediately unplug appliances such as refrigerators, air conditioners, computer and computer-related equipment, microwave ovens, etc. Immediately report the electrical problem to GPA's 24-hour Trouble Dispatch at (671) 475-1472/3/4.
GPA has restored 53.2% of the system load, or customer demand as of 1 p.m. on June 5.
The Guam Department of Labor is working with FEMA and the U.S. Department of Labor to open a Disaster Unemployment Assistance program. More information will be released, including eligibility, the application processes, accessibility, contact information, timeline, coverage, and other information. GDOL said individuals should document any losses in employment or wages due to the effects of Typhoon Mawar.
For more information, contact GDOL at 671-475-7000/1 or visit dol.guam.gov.
Bank of Guam reopened its upper Tumon branch June 5 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Other branches open with limited transaction capabilities are Andersen Air Force Base, Hagåtña and Yigo, and in the Northern Mariana Islands, Garapan, Rota, and Tinian. BOG is working to bring back its ATM network, it said.
Gov. Lourdes A. Leon Guerrero issued June 4 Executive Order 2023-04, which specifically prohibits use of Guam Waterworks Authority water to for unauthorized uses. Specific unauthorized uses provided in Section 55.60 include washing motor vehicles, windows, streets, sidewalks and buildings. The EO will expire on June 18, unless advised otherwise.
In addition to Guam Community College, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has opened a second Disaster Recovery Center at the Dededo Sports Complex, in addition to the first at Guam Community College.
Both are open daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The Guam Department of Public Health and Social Services is launching a Food Loss Program for current SNAP households which lost food that was purchased through their SNAP EBT Card due to the effects of Typhoon Mawar.
Only food items lost for the month of May are allowable for replacement. The last day to submit affidavits is June 21.
Affidavit forms are online at https://dphss.guam.gov/division-of-public-welfare/ Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and at the Ran Care building in Tamuning, the Northern Community Health Center in Dededo, the Southern Community Health Center in Inalahan and Disaster Recovery Center at Guam Community College.
Deliver affidavits or send a digital photocopy of Whatsapp to (671) 727-2462 or 727-1351. Individuals can also send a digital photocopy of the affidavit to centralbes@dphss.guam.gov
From June 6, the Guam Regional Transit Authority will provide shuttles to the GCC Relief Center for southern transit riders from Buenas market in Yona to the Relief Center at GCC from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Last pick up from the Relief Center at GCC to Buenas Market in Yona is at 7 p.m. GRTA’s Southern Shuttle service route schedule will remain the same, and will continue to provide service in Hågat, Sånta Rita-Sumai, Humåtak, Malesso’, Inalåhan, and Talo’fo’fo Mayor’s office. For more information, contact GRTA at (671) 647-7433 or visit grta.guam.gov.
In other DPHSS news, the Division of Senior Citizens in partnership with the Mayors Council of Guam will provide Typhoon Mawar Recovery Grab-N-Go Meals to Senior Citizens Center and Adult Day Care active participants of the Elderly Nutrition Program Congregate Meals Program from June 5 until the reopening of the Senior Citizen Centers and Adult Day Care Centers. Meals can be collected from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Some of the centers are combined into one distribution site.
The Guam Power Authority on June 4 welcomed 12 linemen and groundsmen from the Northern Mariana Islands Commonwealth Utility Corp. to support post-Typhoon Mawar recovery efforts to restore islandwide power. CUC and GPA personnel worked together for restoration of Saipan’s power system after Super Typhoon Yutu hit the NMI.
The Guam Fire Department has issued a no burn notice.
The Guam Department of Agriculture is temporarily suspending the importation of felines and canines until Guam’s commercial quarantine facilities repair damage caused by Super Typhoon Mawar.
The Northern Mariana Islands Nutrition Assistance Program, in conjunction with the Public School System Child Nutrition Program, has announced the P-EBT distribution schedule for Summer 2022.
Children enrolled in NMI public and private schools Grade K to 12 are considered school-aged children and PSS Early Head Start and Head Start are qualified for the Summer 2022 P-EBT. Children below 6 years of age who are NAP clients during the summer months of June, July, or August 2022 will be entitled for the summer benefit.
The Summer P-EBT distribution on Saipan will be issued based on the last name of the parent or guardian. The following is the schedule for P-EBT pick-up:
Benefits will be issued from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily during the scheduled dates of P-EBT distribution. ‘Open Day’ is the designated date for households who were not able to pick up benefits based on their scheduled date.
Households will be required to provide valid photo identification such as a driver’s license, passport, municipal ID, U.S. permanent resident card, etc. The identity of the parent or legal guardian will be verified against the list of eligible households.
P-EBT benefits will be provided through a drive-thru service at the NAP office in As Lito.
The separate distribution schedule for Tinian and Rota will be facilitated by the DCCA offices on Tinian and Rota.
For inquiries regarding the P-EBT program please call the P-EBT Call Center at (670) 287-3063/3064/3065.
In other NMI news, the Department of Finance – Division of Revenue and Taxation from June 2 is releasing the first batch of Child Tax Credit refunds for tax year 2022 .
The first batch is comprised of 3,000 taxpayers totaling $5.3 million. About 1,000 of those taxpayers are for direct deposit. Taxpayers choosing direct deposit will receive their refund on June 2.
And also:
The International Air Transport Association released a new analysis showing that reported unruly passenger incidents increased in 2022 compared to 2021.
Figures show that there was one “unruly incident” reported for every 568 flights in 2022, up from one per 835 flights in 2021. The most common categorizations in 2022 were non-compliance, verbal abuse and intoxication. Physical abuse incidents remain very rare, but these had an alarming increase of 61% over 2021, occurring once every 17,200 flights.
IATA called for more states to take the necessary authority to prosecute passengers under Montreal Protocol 2014.
If you detect voltage fluctuations such as extremely bright lighting or very dim lighting, immediately unplug appliances such as refrigerators, air conditioners, computer and computer-related equipment, microwave ovens, etc. Immediately report the electrical problem to GPA's 24-hour Trouble Dispatch at (671) 475-1472/3/4.
GPA has restored 53.2% of the system load, or customer demand as of 1 p.m. on June 5.
The Guam Department of Labor is working with FEMA and the U.S. Department of Labor to open a Disaster Unemployment Assistance program. More information will be released, including eligibility, the application processes, accessibility, contact information, timeline, coverage, and other information. GDOL said individuals should document any losses in employment or wages due to the effects of Typhoon Mawar.
For more information, contact GDOL at 671-475-7000/1 or visit dol.guam.gov.
Bank of Guam reopened its upper Tumon branch June 5 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Other branches open with limited transaction capabilities are Andersen Air Force Base, Hagåtña and Yigo, and in the Northern Mariana Islands, Garapan, Rota, and Tinian. BOG is working to bring back its ATM network, it said.
Gov. Lourdes A. Leon Guerrero issued June 4 Executive Order 2023-04, which specifically prohibits use of Guam Waterworks Authority water to for unauthorized uses. Specific unauthorized uses provided in Section 55.60 include washing motor vehicles, windows, streets, sidewalks and buildings. The EO will expire on June 18, unless advised otherwise.
In addition to Guam Community College, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has opened a second Disaster Recovery Center at the Dededo Sports Complex, in addition to the first at Guam Community College.
Both are open daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The Guam Department of Public Health and Social Services is launching a Food Loss Program for current SNAP households which lost food that was purchased through their SNAP EBT Card due to the effects of Typhoon Mawar.
Only food items lost for the month of May are allowable for replacement. The last day to submit affidavits is June 21.
Affidavit forms are online at https://dphss.guam.gov/division-of-public-welfare/ Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and at the Ran Care building in Tamuning, the Northern Community Health Center in Dededo, the Southern Community Health Center in Inalahan and Disaster Recovery Center at Guam Community College.
Deliver affidavits or send a digital photocopy of Whatsapp to (671) 727-2462 or 727-1351. Individuals can also send a digital photocopy of the affidavit to centralbes@dphss.guam.gov
From June 6, the Guam Regional Transit Authority will provide shuttles to the GCC Relief Center for southern transit riders from Buenas market in Yona to the Relief Center at GCC from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Last pick up from the Relief Center at GCC to Buenas Market in Yona is at 7 p.m. GRTA’s Southern Shuttle service route schedule will remain the same, and will continue to provide service in Hågat, Sånta Rita-Sumai, Humåtak, Malesso’, Inalåhan, and Talo’fo’fo Mayor’s office. For more information, contact GRTA at (671) 647-7433 or visit grta.guam.gov.
In other DPHSS news, the Division of Senior Citizens in partnership with the Mayors Council of Guam will provide Typhoon Mawar Recovery Grab-N-Go Meals to Senior Citizens Center and Adult Day Care active participants of the Elderly Nutrition Program Congregate Meals Program from June 5 until the reopening of the Senior Citizen Centers and Adult Day Care Centers. Meals can be collected from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Some of the centers are combined into one distribution site.
The Guam Power Authority on June 4 welcomed 12 linemen and groundsmen from the Northern Mariana Islands Commonwealth Utility Corp. to support post-Typhoon Mawar recovery efforts to restore islandwide power. CUC and GPA personnel worked together for restoration of Saipan’s power system after Super Typhoon Yutu hit the NMI.
The Guam Fire Department has issued a no burn notice.
The Guam Department of Agriculture is temporarily suspending the importation of felines and canines until Guam’s commercial quarantine facilities repair damage caused by Super Typhoon Mawar.
The Northern Mariana Islands Nutrition Assistance Program, in conjunction with the Public School System Child Nutrition Program, has announced the P-EBT distribution schedule for Summer 2022.
Children enrolled in NMI public and private schools Grade K to 12 are considered school-aged children and PSS Early Head Start and Head Start are qualified for the Summer 2022 P-EBT. Children below 6 years of age who are NAP clients during the summer months of June, July, or August 2022 will be entitled for the summer benefit.
The Summer P-EBT distribution on Saipan will be issued based on the last name of the parent or guardian. The following is the schedule for P-EBT pick-up:
| First Letter of Last Name | Date | Day |
| ‘A’ to ‘B’ | June 09 | Friday |
| ‘C’ to ‘D’ | June 10 | Saturday |
| ‘E’ to ‘K’ | June 12 | Monday |
| ‘L’ to ‘N’ | June 13 | Tuesday |
| ‘O’ to ‘R’ | June 14 | Wednesday |
| ‘S’ to ‘T’ | June 15 | Thursday |
| ‘U’ to ‘Z’ | June 16 | Friday |
| OPEN DAY | June 20 – Sept. 30 |
Benefits will be issued from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily during the scheduled dates of P-EBT distribution. ‘Open Day’ is the designated date for households who were not able to pick up benefits based on their scheduled date.
Households will be required to provide valid photo identification such as a driver’s license, passport, municipal ID, U.S. permanent resident card, etc. The identity of the parent or legal guardian will be verified against the list of eligible households.
P-EBT benefits will be provided through a drive-thru service at the NAP office in As Lito.
The separate distribution schedule for Tinian and Rota will be facilitated by the DCCA offices on Tinian and Rota.
For inquiries regarding the P-EBT program please call the P-EBT Call Center at (670) 287-3063/3064/3065.
In other NMI news, the Department of Finance – Division of Revenue and Taxation from June 2 is releasing the first batch of Child Tax Credit refunds for tax year 2022 .
The first batch is comprised of 3,000 taxpayers totaling $5.3 million. About 1,000 of those taxpayers are for direct deposit. Taxpayers choosing direct deposit will receive their refund on June 2.
And also:
The International Air Transport Association released a new analysis showing that reported unruly passenger incidents increased in 2022 compared to 2021.
Figures show that there was one “unruly incident” reported for every 568 flights in 2022, up from one per 835 flights in 2021. The most common categorizations in 2022 were non-compliance, verbal abuse and intoxication. Physical abuse incidents remain very rare, but these had an alarming increase of 61% over 2021, occurring once every 17,200 flights.
IATA called for more states to take the necessary authority to prosecute passengers under Montreal Protocol 2014.