Guam, a US territory, was hit by Super Typhoon Mawar on Wednesday afternoon, which is said to be the most extreme typhoon to have hit the island since 2002. The storm hit the island with winds of up to 150 mph, causing extensive damage and power outages. The typhoon made a gradual shift northwards upon approaching the island, thus missing a direct hit. Nonetheless, the storm brought with it widespread destruction, uprooted trees, destroyed homes, and buildings.
The officials announced that all personnel on the island were sheltering in place. On Tuesday, President Joe Biden approved an emergency declaration for Guam, and the Department of Defense had moved ships out to sea as a standard precaution. The storm is predicted to continue moving slowly across the island until Friday, with further intensification likely, making communication difficult on the island.
The US Navy has dispatched three vessels to Guam to offer assistance with the recovery, while Guam Governor Lou Leon Guerrero has declared a state of emergency. As a precautionary measure, the US military had sent ships away from Guam. On Tuesday, President Joe Biden approved an emergency declaration to authorize the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to respond to the disaster. FEMA had pre-staged over 100 staff members, medical professionals, and power restoration experts. Relief supplies had also been prepared with more than a million liters of water and 700,000 meals ready at a distribution center in Guam.
The National Weather Service has urged inhabitants to remain sheltered inside reinforced, concrete buildings away from windows until the typhoon has passed. Forecasters are warning against flash flooding and landslides. The exposed wind sensors and Doppler radars are down, and it is predicted that Mawar would regain strength as it moves into the Western Pacific Ocean.
In conclusion, Super Typhoon Mawar has brought Guam, a US territory, to its knees, causing widespread damage and power outages. Although the typhoon did not hit the island directly, it brought with it immense destruction. The President of the United States had approved an emergency declaration, and the US Navy and FEMA have dispatched support to aid in recovery efforts. As Mawar continues its slow approach to the island and moves towards Taiwan, the inhabitants of Guam must continue to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions.
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