AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoTyphoon Bavi Preparedness (Guam): Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero declared a state of emergency as Bavi nears, moving Guam to Condition of Readiness 3 and setting COR 2 for Saturday afternoon; shelters open with COR 2 and agencies can ramp up emergency spending for medical support, debris removal, and shelter operations. TRICARE Pharmacy Access: TRICARE announced temporary emergency prescription refill waivers for Guam and the CNMI through July 12, with guidance to use TRICARE retail network pharmacies or Express Scripts if labels are damaged. Hospital Storm Planning: Guam Memorial Hospital says the ER stays open 24/7 and inpatient care continues; some non-urgent outpatient services may pause, and expectant mothers will be accepted when COR 2 is called. Mental Health Support: SAMHSA’s Disaster Distress Helpline (1-800-985-5990) is available 24/7 for crisis counseling ahead of Bavi, including Spanish and ASL options. Public Health Update: Pertussis cases on Guam rose to 18 total in 2026, prompting renewed attention to vaccination and prevention. Local Health Workforce/Access: Public Health is also set to host clinics as pertussis activity increases. Regional Health & Recovery Funding: FEMA approved nearly $14.7M in post-disaster funding that includes Guam and the CNMI for public health and safety repairs.
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