Governor Lourdes A. Leon Guerrero has placed Guam in Condition of Readiness (COR) 1 as of 1 p.m. on October 17, 2026. Residents are advised to remain indoors until COR 4 is reached.
Joint Region Marianas and its installations are scheduled to transition to Tropical Cyclone Condition of Readiness (TCCOR) 1 at 3 p.m. today.
Typhoon Champi is expected to pass either just south or over southern Guam late Saturday night into Sunday morning as a Category 3 typhoon. This classification includes sustained winds of 111 to 129 mph, with possible gusts between 140 and 164 mph.
All of Guam is expected to experience Category 3 typhoon force conditions. Southern villages have been advised to evacuate from coastal and flood-prone areas due to expected life-threatening, heavy coastal inundation. Damaging winds of 39 mph or more are expected by early this evening, while typhoon force winds of 74 mph or more may begin as early as 6 a.m. Sunday.
The Guam Department of Education (GDOE) will open a sixth Emergency Evacuation Center (EEC) at Inalåhan Middle School for the Southern region. The shelter is scheduled to be ready to receive residents at 2:00 PM.
Other active Emergency Evacuation Centers include:
Machananao Elementary School with a max capacity of 334
Astumbo Elementary School with a max capacity of 287
Maria A. Ulloa Elementary School with a max capacity of 349
George Washington High School with a max capacity of 683
Talofofo Elementary School with a max capacity of 311
Inarajan Middle School with a capacity to be determined.
The All Hazards Alert Warning System (AHAWS) sirens will be used during Typhoon Champi to broadcast emergency alerts and instructions. Residents are encouraged to tune in to local radio stations if messages are unclear.
The Southern Region Community Health Center will provide services for individuals with minor, non-life-threatening injuries and basic urgent care needs. Oxygen-dependent individuals must bring their own oxygen concentrators, tanks, regulators, and necessary equipment. Patients and caregivers must also bring sufficient food, beverages, and all required medications, though only one caregiver is permitted per patient.
The Guam Behavioral Health and Wellness Center (GBHWC) Suicide & Crisis Lifeline remains operational 24/7. The community may call or text 988 for assistance.
