AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoPublic Health Emergency: HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. declared a Public Health Emergency for Guam and the CNMI after Super Typhoon Bavi, unlocking Medicare/Medicaid emergency flexibilities so providers can keep serving patients and out-of-state clinicians can practice sooner. Disaster Recovery Health Access: With power and water still disrupted, residents are seeking relief at public hubs and shopping centers; Guam’s ongoing utility restoration is central to keeping clinics and households functioning. Food Support: DPHSS announced a drive-thru food commodity distribution Tuesday at Adelup for households hit by Bavi, with eligibility checks and limited supplies. Summer Nutrition Benefits: Summer EBT 2026 launches next week, providing $180 per eligible child; existing cardholders get automatic loading after July 17, while newly eligible or replacement needs can pick up at Micronesia Mall. Power & Water Updates: GPA reported partial restoration progress after Bavi, while GWA continues water restoration with conservation rules and ongoing sampling. Care for Mothers: MCCA launched a Solar Generator Loaner Program on Tinian to provide backup power for mothers and expecting mothers, helping protect refrigeration for medicine and formula. Safety & Health Services: Guam’s GRMC outpatient and visitation plans are set to resume as recovery continues, alongside broader emergency preparedness calls.
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