Typhoon Watch for Guam; Rota; Tinian +1 more

Official alert brief

...DANGEROUS CATEGORY 4 TYPHOON BAVI MOVING TOWARDS THE MARIANAS... .NEW INFORMATION... None. .AREAS AFFECTED... This local statement provides information and recommended actions for people in Guam and the Northern Marianas. .WATCHES/WARNINGS... A Typhoon Watch continues for Guam, Rota, Tinian, and Saipan. A Tropical Storm Watch continues for Alamagan, Pagan and Agrihan. A Flood Watch is in effect for all of Guam and the Northern Marianas. Please listen closely for any Flood Warnings that might be in effect for your area. Please check the latest public and marine forecasts for detailed information about additional hazards. .STORM INFORMATION... At 2 AM ChST...the center of Typhoon Bavi (09W) was located near latitude 12.8N...longitude 152.7E. This was about 530 miles east of Guam. Storm motion was west, 265 degrees, at 12 mph. Storm intensity was 145 mph. .SITUATION OVERVIEW... It is too early to provide exact wind and surge forecast values for specific locations. However, close to the center of Typhoon Bavi, there will be a possibility of catastrophic damage somewhere within Guam and the Northern Marianas. Additionally, flooding and coastal inundation will also be concerns.

Instructions

Preparations should be completed today for damaging winds which could start Sunday. Stay calm and keep informed. Comply with any evacuation orders that are issued for your area. If you live in a metal roof or container home, or you live in a surge zone or any location prone to flooding, evacuate to a designated shelter or ride out the storm in the sturdy home of family or friends outside of evacuation zones. Items to bring to a shelter include a first aid kit, medicines and prescriptions, baby food and diapers, games and books, toiletries, a battery powered radio, a cell phone, flashlights with extra batteries, a blanket or sleeping bag for each person, personal identification, copies of key papers such as insurance policies, available cash and credit cards. Remember, pets are not allowed in most public shelters, so check ahead with your intended shelter. Regarding your home or business, cover all windows and doors with shutters or plywood. Move patio furniture and other loose objects indoors. Brace all exterior doors, including garage doors. Do this as early as possible. If you need to make a trip to the hardware store, the grocery store, or the gas station, do so as early as possible.