Guam is now in Preparedness 3 and COR 2 is expected to be declared at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, according to the Guam Offices of Homeland Security and Civil Defense.

Residents are being urged to prepare as Tropical Storm Man-yi heads toward the Marianas and is expected to make landfall early Wednesday morning.

Acting Governor Josh Tenorio and Joint Marianas Region Commander Rear Admiral Brent De Vore placed Guam and its military bases in COR 3 at noon Tuesday.

At COR 3, damaging winds of 39-57 miles per hour are expected within 48 hours.

The Government of Guam remains open at COR 3.

COR 2 is forecast for Tuesday at 18.00. At COR 2, schools and non-essential government offices will be closed.

As of 10 a.m. Tuesday, Tropical Storm Man-Yi was 300 miles east of Guam, moving west-southwest toward Guam at 8 mph with sustained winds of 45 mph.

The National Weather Service said Man-yi currently has sustained winds of 45 mph and is expected to intensify into a tropical storm at 60 mph as it moves near Guam Wednesday afternoon and night.

A tropical storm watch remains in effect for Saipan and Tinian.

A northward shift of the forecast track would move tropical storm winds closer to Saipan and Tinian.

Those over the Marianas should continue to monitor the forecast as changes could significantly alter the impacts felt, the NWS said.

Guam still has an active tropical storm warning, a small craft warning and a current break statement in effect.

Now is the time to prepare for severe tropical storm conditions according to your plan. of typhoon disasters specific to your home or business, GHS/OCD said.

It’s important to actively listen for future information from the National Weather Service office in Guam and the emergency management agency, the agencies added.

Get ready now

The community is advised to take the following preparedness measures:

● Those living in flood-prone areas should take action; clean drainage areas and unblock storm drains to minimize flooding.

● Remove debris from your yard and store any items, such as tents and canopies, that could be blown away in high winds before inclement weather arrives.

● Stay up to date with the latest information. System tracking or intensity may change and advisories may be issued.

● Find or prepare emergency preparedness kits for your household.

● Secure important documents such as birth certificates, tax documents and insurance documents and keep copies in a waterproof bag.

● Gas up vehicles and get fuel for generators.

● Be prepared to take action if shutters are warranted.

In COR 3, residents are asked to secure loose items in their yard, including lawn furniture, grills and trash cans.

Visit the following links for the latest counseling information:

• NWS website: https://www.weather.gov/gum/

• NWS Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NWSGuam/

• GHS/OCD website: https://ghs.guam.gov/

• GHS/OCD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GHSOCD/

What do they mean?

Government preparedness and response actions are organized into four tiers, according to Guam Homeland Security.

These levels are called Tropical Cyclone Preparedness Conditions and are implemented by the Governor through the Office of Civil Defense.

Training condition 4 (COR 4): Damaging winds of 39 mph sustained or higher may reach the island within 72 hours.

Because Guam is always at risk of damaging winds affecting the island within 72 hours, the island is always in COR 4.

What to expect in COR 4: Guam is always in a state of readiness

Training condition 3 (COR 3): Damaging winds can occur within 48 hours. At this point, you may want to do the following:

• Review, update your family’s disaster plan.
• Buy and replenish supplies for your kit. of disaster.
• Fill the cars with gas.
• Secure outdoor items.
• Prepare the household for long-term energy and water losses (laundry, outdoor cooking, etc.).
• Monitor weather updates.

What to expect in COR 3: Damaging winds 48 hours away

Training Condition 2 (COR 2): Damaging winds can occur within 24 hours. At this point, you should consider this checklist:

• Close and secure the shutters.
• Fill the containers with water.
• Move vehicles to a safe and secure area.
• Review the family disaster plan with the whole family.
• Seek emergency shelter if the home is not fully concreted or prepared to withstand damaging winds.
• Monitor weather updates.

What to expect in COR 2: Damaging winds 24 hours away

Training condition 1 (COR 1): Damaging winds occur or are expected within 12 hours.

Only emergency personnel and vehicles allowed outside; stay inside to avoid possible injury or worse.

Tune in to the radio and/or TV for weather updates or to GuamPDN.com on your laptop, smartphone or tablet.

What to expect in COR 1: Wind, rain, danger