Guam returned to Condition of Readiness 4 at noon Thursday, although waters were still dangerous, winds were gusty, and part of Marine Corps Drive remained closed.
Under COR 4, the island resumes normal operations. Guam had been placed in COR 1 at 4 p.m. on Monday.
For many residents, power restoration remains the biggest issue. On Wednesday, Guam Power Authority linked the northern and southern parts of the island into a single grid. Today, crews were working on reconnecting the islandwide transmission loop.
GPA officials said 15 of 63 distribution circuits and feeders have been restored, and generation capacity remains stable. However, system demand was only 20% of the typical morning load.
Although Guam Solid Waste Authority resumed trash collection service on Thursday, curbside debris collection is not available at this time. Residents should not put waste or storm debris along the main roadway, as it can clog drainage systems and impede restoration efforts.
Solid Waste residential customers will be allowed to dump at the residential transfer stations free of charge through April 22. Non-customers will have to pay a fee.
The Guam Fire Department has issued a “no-burn notice” for Guam. Residents are asked to refrain from any outdoor burning. Due to low water supply and high winds, burning poses a significant safety concern.
University of Guam officials were conducting safety assessments on the campus on Thursday afternoon. However, classes are not scheduled to resume until Monday. That allows time for any repairs to be made and for power and water to be safely restored.
All on-campus activities and events are canceled or postponed until normal operations resume.
