What to expect in COR 4: Guam is always in a state of readiness
In an area where typhoons, earthquakes, tsunamis and other disasters are always possible, Guam remains in a constant state of readiness.
Under Condition of Readiness 4, damaging winds (39 mph sustained or higher) may arrive on island within 72 hours. Because Guam is always at risk of damaging winds impacting the island within 72 hours, the island is always in Condition of Readiness 4.
This is a good time to make preparations with your family. Develop your emergency storm plan, and gather items for your emergency kit. If you buy a few things each week during the dry season, and spend a little time gathering documents, you will have a head start on the chaos of the rainy season.
If a potential storm begins to form in the distance, the National Weather Service will alert local officials and residents. A developing disturbance can take three to five days to reach Guam.
What do all these storm terms mean?
Is it COR 3 and COR 2? When does a watch become a warning? Check out our guide to storm terms.
Build your emergency kit
Gather the supplies you need to keep your family safe until the danger has passed.
Make your communication plan
Make sure your family knows what to do and where to go when the warnings start. Decide where to meet, how to communicate.
Get your pets ready
Here's what you need to do to keep your pets safe during the storm.
Personal storm planner
Calculate the supplies your family will need to stay safe for three to seven days after the storm.
Make an inventory
Document important information about your valuables, and make digital copies of your documents.