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Hafa Adai Members,
As the island continues to recover from Typhoon Mawar, GHRA would like to remind its members of all the services available through local and federal agencies to assist in recovery efforts. GHRA is here to advocate for you, provide support and lead private sector and the tourism industry by working with our local and federal government partners on restoring, redeveloping, and revitalizing our island.
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Governor Leon Guerrero Signs Executive Order No. 2023-06
Governor Lou Leon Guerrero signed Executive Order No. 2023-06 relative to declaring a second state of emergency due to the public water supply shortage caused by Typhoon Mawar and orders such that:
Individuals should only use water supplied by GWA for authorized uses pertaining to public health, safety and welfare. Specific unauthorized uses include washing motor vehicles, windows, streets, sidewalks and buildings.
This order shall be effective at midnight on June 19, 2023 and shall continue in effect for a period of fifteen (15) days. It shall expire on July 4, 2023, unless otherwise amended or rescinded by further executive order.
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Guam Power Authority Rotating Power Outages
The Guam Power Authority advises customers of daily rotating power outages for load shedding. Due to limited capacity available on transmission lines until the repair of the 115kV line, certain distribution feeder lines need to be secured. As of today, June 21, 2023, GPA has completed its repairs to the 115kV line running from Piti to Harmon substation. GHRA will continue to update its members on other daily notices.
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Guam Waterworks Authority Boil Water Notice Lift | |
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The Guam Waterworks Authority has lifted its precautionary boil-water notice in all areas with stable water service. This means areas with adequate pressure, chlorine residual levels in the water, and water sampling and analysis which indicate the water in our distribution system is clear of any contaminants.
A complete listing of villages and the applicable status of the Precautionary Boil Water Notice, as well as information on the areas in which the Notice remains in effect, can be found at https://guamwaterworks.org/precautionary-boil-water-notice/.
The Division of Environmental Health of the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) would like to remind all Health-Regulated Establishments (HREs) that the Boil Water Notice remains in effect in some areas identified by the Guam Waterworks Authority. Thus, tap water from these HREs are considered an unapproved source. See attached Press Release.
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DPHSS' DEH Processing Center Section to re-open to accept health certificate and sanitary permit renewal applications
The Division of Environmental Health (DEH) of the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) is re-opening its Processing Center Section (PCS) to accept all applications for Health Certificates and the Guam Controlled Substances Registration, and renewal applications for Sanitary Permit. PCS will also be accepting requests for disinterment/reinternment, and rescheduling the Food Safety Health Certificate Training Courses that were cancelled due to Typhoon Mawar.
Effective June 19, 2023 through June 30, 2023, the PCS will operate daily, Monday through Sunday, except Government of Guam holidays, from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm.
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Disaster SNAP Program Launches Thursday, June 22, 2023
The Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) reminds the community that the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) will launch on Thursday, June 20, 2023. D-SNAP provides financial assistance to low-income households that have experienced food loss or damage caused by a natural disaster.
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Sowing seeds for supply chain success | Small changes in the Farm Bill would support restaurants and their agricultural partners to possibly include SNAP benefits at restaurants. | | | |
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Guam Department of Labor's Disaster Recovery Survey
The Guam Hotel & Restaurant Association would like to thank everyone who has submitted responses for the Guam Department of Labor's Disaster Recovery survey to apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) with the US Department of Labor and funded by Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Based on the results, GDOL reported 7,000 individuals will need assistance.
For futher information, please visit https://oui.doleta.gov/unemploy/disaster.asp.
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7K estimated out of work following Typhoon Mawar | About 7,000 people were estimated to be left unemployed in the wake of Typhoon Mawar, according to Guam Department of Labor Director David Dell'Isola. | | |
Guam requests disaster unemployment assistance | By Pacific Island Times News Staff The government of Guam has submitted a funding request for $26.6 million to the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the payment of the Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) program. | | | |
GVB to launch grant program to assist small businesses with typhoon recovery
To help augment business recovery efforts from COVID-19 and Typhoon Mawar, the Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) has announced it will launch the Tourism Assistance Program (TAP) on June 14, 2023. The program will specifically assist qualified small businesses that support the tourism industry with grants up to $25,000 subject to the availability of funds, with the goal for these businesses to reopen in time for GVB’s summer campaign period in mid-July. GVB has allocated a budget of $2 million for this grant program.
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Guam Visitors Bureau Industry Update June 9, 2023 | |
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Farmers’ Damage Assessments Underway
The Department of Agriculture (DOAG) teams are conducting Preliminary Damage Assessments (PDA) with farmers that are registered with DOAG. The result of the PDA will help determine what assistance programs, if any, can be brought in to support our local farmers. Farmers that suffered crop loss are requested to document their losses and contact DOAG at 671-300-7972-73. Farmers can also visit agriculture@doagguam.gov for more information.
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Attached are updates from the Small Business Administration (SBA), Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to assist individuals, employees, government agencies, businesses, and non-profit organizations. | |
SBA Stands Ready to Assist Guam Businesses and Residents Affected by Typhoon Mawar | SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Low-interest federal disaster loans are now available to Guam businesses and residents as a result of President Biden's major disaster declaration, U.S. Small Business Administration's Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman announced. The declaration covers Guam as a result of Typhoon Mawar that began May 22. | | | |
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FEMA Public Assistance Available, Applicants Encouraged to Apply
President Biden approved Governor Lou Leon Guerrero’s request for Public Assistance for all Categories (A-G and Z) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), which provides government of Guam agencies and certain private non-profit (PNP) organizations, the opportunity to apply for funding reimbursements for the response and recovery efforts for Typhoon Mawar.
For more information, click on the link below to learn how to apply and applicant briefings available.
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Disaster Recovery Centers
As a reminder, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) updated their hours of operations. As of Sunday, June 18, 2023, DRC sites operate seven days a week with the following updated times:
DRC 1 - Guam Community College: 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.
DRC 2 - Dededo Sports Complex: 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.
DRC 3 - C.L. Taitano Elementary School: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
DRC 4 - Inalahan Community Center: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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National Restaurant Association Updates | |
Attached is the updated list of restaurants open for dine-in and/or take-out to promote the restaurant industry. To add your restaurant, please contact GHRA at info@ghra.org and/or (671) 649-1447. | |
Guam Hotel & Restaurant Association
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