16/04/2026
COR 4 declared at noon today.
Joint Information Center - JIC Release No. 32
April 16, 2026, 2:20 p.m. (ChST) JR1009 #32
Guam in COR 4; Government of Guam Operations
Governor Lou Leon Guerrero and Rear Adm. Brett Mietus has placed Guam and the respective military installations in Condition of Readiness (COR) 4 as of 12 p.m. today. At COR 4, the island resumes normal operations.
Joint Region Marianas installations moved to Tropical Cyclone Condition of Readiness (TCCOR) 4. TCCOR 4 indicates a return toward normal operations, including the restoration of installation access for authorized personnel and residents, as recovery and restoration efforts continue.
Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz and Naval Base Guam, including U.S. Naval Hospital Guam, returned to TCCOR 4 at 12 p.m. today. Andersen Air Force Base returned to TCCOR 4 at 2 p.m. today. Select installation services, including commissaries, fuel stations, and other essential retail services, are beginning to reopen as conditions permit. Availability and operating hours will vary by installation.
Government of Guam Operations
In accordance with the declaration of COR 4 at 12 p.m. today, the Government of Guam resumed operations at 2 p.m. today. GovGuam employees are advised to check in with their supervisors for further instruction. The first order of business for agencies is to assess for damage and confirm that offices are safe to occupy and work from. While government agencies are again open to the public, please be prepared for the possibility of extended service and processing times as agencies get fully back on their feet again.
All Guam Department of Education (GDOE) schools will remain closed Friday, April 17, 2026.
Stay Out of the Water
Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening surf conditions. Hazardous to dangerous sea and surf conditions are still expected. High risk of rip currents is in effect. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from the shore into deeper water. Residents and visitors of Guam and the CNMI are advised to remain out of the water. Residents and visitors are also advised against venturing along trails close to the water or shoreline, as high surf can knock a person down and sweep them off beaches and rocks. These waves can be deadly, even for the most experienced swimmers.
Visit the following links for the latest information:
NWS Website: https://www.weather.gov/gum/
NWS Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NWSGuam/
GHS/OCD Website: https://ghs.guam.gov/
GHS/OCD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GHSOCD/
JRM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jrmguam
JTF-M Facebook: https:www.facebook.com/1CdEchVcDs/
The GBHWC Su***de & Crisis Lifeline remains operational 24/7. The community may call or text the hotline at 988, or chat online at 988lifeline.org.
For more information, contact the Joint Information Center at (671) 478-0208/09/10.
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