Dear Members & Friends,

The Joint Information Center (JIC) has been partially activated for Tropical Storm Champi. Today at 1:00 p.m., Friday, October 16, 2026, Governor Lou Leon Guerrero placed our island in Condition of Readiness 2, which indicates that sustained winds of over 74 mph or greater are possible within 24 hours.

In an abundance of caution, we urge all Chamber members and residents to prepare their homes and businesses for the possibility of severe weather conditions in the next few days.

Please see the links below for helpful resources as you prepare for the storm.

View Governor's COR 2 Declaration

Typhoon Preparation from Guam Homeland Security

View emergency preparation assistance

How to build an emergency supply kit GPA FB Page

GPA Advisory, October 16, 2026

US National Weather Service Guam FB Page

Guam Homeland Security/Office of Civil Defense FB Page

Additionally, the Guam Chapter of the American Red Cross is actively seeking local volunteers to assist with various humanitarian support and outreach. If you or someone you know would be interested in volunteering with the American Red Cross, Guam Chapter, please view and sign up here. There is a role for everyone.

Thank you and stay safe!

Sincerely,

Catherine Castro

President

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The Government of Guam uses a four-level Condition of Readiness (COR) system to measure the threat level of approaching tropical storms and typhoons. Note conditions below for your reference.

Condition I: A typhoon is expected to hit or is currently hitting the island within 12 hours (residents must remain indoors)

Condition III: A typhoon or tropical storm may hit the island within 48 hours (destructive or 39+ mph winds expected). Begin active preparations. Government operations continue as normal under COR 3.

Condition II: A typhoon is expected to hit the island within 24 hours. Rush to finalize all preparations before damaging winds & rain.

Condition IV: Guam is in this baseline state year-round; a typhoon may develop and hit the island within 72 hours. Business as usual.