8 a.m. power update: GPA fixing more than 250 customer outages along several roads in 3 villages

By Barbara Brown

news@kanditnews.com

Guam Power Authority is responding to pockets of power outages in three villages affecting more than 250 households and businesses.

As of 8:11 a.m., crews were fixing issues in Chalan Pago, Toto-Canada, and Santa Rita. As of 8:39 a.m., crews restored power to the area near Southern High School, except for isolated areas.

"Crews continue to work on all other affected areas throughout the island," GPA spokeswoman Patti Long Diego said.

If your power is out, or you notice hazards related to the power system, please call GPA's Trouble Dispatch at (671) 475-1472/3/4 GPA Dispatch Trouble Desk. You may also DM crews on GPA’s FB page.

Storm update from the JIC:

06W has passed its closest point of approach (CPA) to Guam and is now moving away into the open Philippine Sea. It is expected to begin slow intensification tonight and become a tropical storm overnight. Although the CPA has passed, Guam is still expected to experience heavy showers with gusty winds this morning, especially in higher elevations in southern Guam. Winds are expected to decrease slowly during the afternoon as 06W moves off to the northwest and should be 15 to 20 mph by evening. Heavy showers could still bring an additional 1-3 inches of rain through this evening. Be alert for any flooding in your area.

While a tropical storm warning remains in effect, Guam remains in Condition of Readiness (COR) 3 at this time. Government of Guam operations are expected to conduct business as usual. The community is reminded to practice caution on the roadways as rainy weather is still expected throughout the day. Assessments will be completed this morning for a determination on when Guam will be placed back in COR 4.

Notice of GDOE Classes Canceled Harry S. Truman Elementary School and Southern High School have cancelled classes for Tuesday, June 22, 2021, due to a power outage in the surrounding areas. Summer school classes are scheduled to resume Wednesday, June 23, 2021, and any future changes will be announced. For inquiries and information, contact Harry S. Truman Elementary at (671) 565-5195 and Southern High School at (671) 479-2103.