Pacific News Center

LADY LIBERTY: Tomorrow is Memorial Day - the one day we set aside to remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice defending freedom and the American way of life. This is a replica of the Statue of Liberty located on the Hudson River between Manhattan and Staten Island in NY. Despite destructive winds from Typhoon Mawar - Lady Liberty at Paseo Park in Hagatna still stands. Thank you for your service to all US service members past and present. Words by E. Balthazar Photos by PNC’s Isaiah Aguon #pncguam

POWER: Crews from Guam Power Authority work tirelessly to restore power to critical infrastructure such as GMH and water pumps. A crew is seen here at the Ypao Road intersection on Saturday evening. Photo courtesy of E. Balthazar #pncguam

Micronesia Mall in Dededo reopened today with about half of the stores opened and ready to welcome patrons. The a/c isn’t fully functioning but some food places are open to serve hungry customers. Photo courtesy of E. Balthazar #pncguam

HELP IS ON THE WAY: The first Federal Disaster response team has arrived in Guam. They are seen here at the lobby of the Hyatt Regency Guam receiving their initial brief before getting some rest and relaxation due to their long flight to get to Guam. They start their work as early as tomorrow. Photo courtesy of E. Balthazar #pncguam

LIFE GOES ON: Tai Chi practitioners assemble outside the closed gates of the Governor Joseph Flores Ypao Beach Park for their regular routine in Tamuning. Photo courtesy of E. Balthazar #pncguam

HOPE: Crew from Department of Public Works out in full force clearing up debris on Guam’s roadways in East Agana on Marine Corps Drive across Alupang Towers. Photo courtesy of E. Balthazar How are you recovering, Guam? #pncguam

Democrat Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero placed the island in Condition of Readiness or COR 4 as of 5 p.m. May 25 in the wake of Super Typhoon Mawar’s exit from the Marianas. Read the full story at the link in bio. By: Isaiah Aguon Photo by PNC’s Isaiah Aguon #pncguam #pnc #news #pacificnewscenter #guam #guamnews #IsaiahAguon

James Moylan, Guam’s delegate to Congress, is urging U.S. President Joe Biden to declare a Major Disaster Declaration for Guam to provide federal support to the island. Read the full story at the link in bio. By: Isaiah Aguon #pncguam #pnc #news #pacificnewscenter #guam #guamnews #IsaiahAguon

Customers of the Guam Waterworks Authority are being advised to conserve water. GWA has issued a boil water notice due to possible bacterial contamination in the water that can occur when increased run-off enters a drinking water source following heavy rains. Read the full story at the link in bio. By: Isaiah Aguon Photo by PNC’s Isaiah Aguon #pncguam #pnc #news #pacificnewscenter #guam #guamnews #IsaiahAguon

As of 10:35 a.m. on May 25, the National Weather Service Forecast Office advised that although Guam is no longer expected to experience typhoon conditions from Typhoon Mawar, outer winds and rain bands of the storm are expected to persist over the island for the next few hours. Tropical storm force winds of 35 mph to 40 mph, with gusts of 45 mph up to to 50 mph are anticipated as Mawar makes its way out of the Marianas. Guam remains in Condition of Readiness or COR 1, according to the Joint Information Center. The NWS advises the community to remain in shelter within sturdy concrete homes with concrete roofs until COR 4 is announced. In addition to the tropical storm force winds, hazardous surf and seas remain. Remain out of the water due to life-threatening conditions. Although Typhoon Mawar is moving northwest of Guam and the Marianas, Mawar’s current track puts the risk of highest surf along west and north facing reefs. Dangerous surf persists along western and northern coastlines due to a large swell generated by Mawar. By: Isaiah Aguon Photo by PNC’s Isaiah Aguon #pncguam #pacificnewscenter

Super Typhoon Mawar is moving north-northwest to Guam, according to the National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office Guam. As of 1:33 p.m. on May 24, Mawar is located about 45 miles east-southeast of Guam with maximum sustained winds of 140 mph. Read the full story at the link in bio. By: Isaiah Aguon Photo by PNC’s Isaiah Aguon #pncguam #pnc #news #pacificnewscenter #guam #guamnews #IsaiahAguon

Super Typhoon Mawar is getting closer to Guam. As of 1 p.m. May 24, Mawar was located 50 miles east-southeast of Guam. Read the full story at the link in bio. By: Isaiah Aguon Photo by PNC’s Isaiah Aguon #pncguam #pnc #news #pacificnewscenter #guam #guamnews #IsaiahAguon