AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoPublic Health Emergency: HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. declared a Public Health Emergency for Guam and CNMI after Super Typhoon Bavi, unlocking faster federal healthcare support and Medicare/Medicaid flexibilities for providers. Power & Water Recovery: Guam Power Authority reported about 74% of load restored and 87% of feeders energized as crews keep working to bring back service; Guam Waterworks Authority said thousands still lack water and urged strict conservation while restoration continues and water sampling stays negative for total coliform. Food Access After Storm: DPHSS announced Summer EBT 2026 ($180 per eligible child) and a Tuesday drive-thru commodity distribution for households hit by food loss, with eligibility checks at pickup. Family Backup Power: MCCA launched a Solar Generator Loaner Program on Tinian to provide portable backup power for mothers and expecting mothers, helping protect medicine refrigeration, formula, lighting, and communication. Community Safety: A letter calls for community bomb shelters across Guam, and Guam’s emergency preparedness push also includes sheltering guidance as residents deal with ongoing storm impacts. Local Health & Safety Incident: GPD and Guam Fire Department reported a fatal Saturday crash on Route 1 in Yigo involving a motorcycle and a patrol vehicle.
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