Key takeaways:
- President Joe Biden has declared an emergency in Guam due to the impending landfall of Typhoon Mawar.
- Guam’s Homeland Security department has urged residents to move to higher ground and seek space in emergency shelters.
- Guam’s governor has ordered those in flood-prone areas along the coast to evacuate, and residents are advised to stay indoors and take all necessary precautions.
Residents of Guam are bracing for the impact of Typhoon Mawar, a Category 4 storm set to make landfall on Wednesday. Super Typhoon Mawar is expected to bring torrential rains, life-threatening storm surge, and hurricane-force winds, prompting President Joe Biden to declare an emergency.
Landon Aydlett, warning coordinator for the National Weather Service, said that the current forecasts are not favorable for the island. Guam’s Homeland Security department echoed this sentiment, urging residents to move to higher ground and seek space in emergency shelters if there was any concern about the stability of their homes.
Forecasters said sustained winds of over 50 mph, and gusting over 70 mph, have already been felt. In response, Guam’s governor, Lou Leon Guerrero, ordered those in flood-prone areas along the coast to evacuate Tuesday night.
The storm is expected to cross late Wednesday afternoon or early Wednesday evening local time. Residents are advised to stay indoors and take all necessary precautions to protect themselves and their families.
The Guam Homeland Security department has urged residents to remain vigilant and to stay informed of the latest updates. They have also asked people to follow the instructions of local authorities and to take all necessary precautions to protect themselves and their families.
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