Guam Typhoon Survival Guide
Help for navigating tropical storms and typhoons from the earliest warnings to the aftermath.
COR 4: Always ready
Under Condition of Readiness 4, damaging winds (39 mph sustained or higher) may arrive within 72 hours. Guam is always in Condition of Readiness 4. COR 4 status is a great time to ensure that you have emergency kits and plans in place for when the condition escalates.
COR 3: The storm's approaching
Condition of Readiness 3 means there's a possibility the island will be hit with tropical storm force winds (39 mph or greater) within 48 hours. There's a lot of work to be done in COR 3 to keep your home, property and family safe.
COR 2: Final preparations
Condition of Readiness 2 is declared when damaging winds are expected to arrive within 24 hours. Final preparations should be in progress at this point, and price-gouging regulations go into effect.
COR 1: Wind, rain danger
When Condition of Readiness 1 is declared, damaging winds are occurring or expected within 12 hours. Residents should be riding out the storm in a secure location such as a home or shelter.
All-clear: The aftermath
Even though it may appear as though the storm is over, the all-clear is not issued until emergency officials determine if the emergency has ended, roads can be opened and the island will return to Condition of Readiness 4.
Past storms on Guam
Karen. Pamela. Omar. Paka. Pongsona. Dolphin. Mangkhut. The bigger storms that blasted Guam are remembered.