GPA continues pre-storm measures in preparation of Tropical Storm Man-Yi

(Guam Power Authority)

(Fadian, Mangilao) – With the announcement of Tropical Storm Condition of Readiness (COR) 3 by Acting Governor Joshua F. Tenorio and Rear Admiral Brent De Vore, the Guam Power Authority (GPA) continues its proactive measures to prepare the island-wide power system for the potential impacts of Tropical Storm Man-Yi.

As part of our ongoing storm preparedness protocols, GPA crews are working to safeguard power plants and substations, ensuring they are fortified against tropical storm conditions.

These preparations include:

Vegetation Management: Although vegetation clearing is conducted year-round, GPA’s Transmission and Distribution (T&D) teams are giving special attention to areas known for overgrowth, including excessive trees and bamboo, which can pose risks during storms.
Emergency Staffing: GPA has ensured that appropriate staffing levels are in place to respond to any emergencies, as long as weather conditions permit safe operations.
Generator Readiness: GPA teams are checking and fueling standby generators, including those for water wells, to ensure they are operational and ready to provide backup power if needed.
Adequate Inventory: GPA has worked toward increased inventory to ensure that critical materials and supplies are readily available when needed.

We urge all customers to take precautions and safely clear any debris or vegetation around their homes that could become hazardous during the storm.

For power-related emergencies or reports of downed power lines, please contact GPA’s Power Systems Control Center (PSCC) Dispatch at (671) 475-1472/3/4. Customers can also report emergencies via GPA’s Facebook or Instagram direct messaging services.

Please note, GPA’s SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) and smart grid management systems will provide GPA with real-time data on power outages. To ensure emergency lines remain open for urgent safety issues, we ask customers to refrain from calling unless reporting immediate dangers such as downed lines, poles, or sparking transformers.

GPA advises the public that we will continue to run the island-wide power system and keep the power on for as long as the feeders/circuits remain intact.

Stay informed and prepared by listening to updates from the National Weather Service (NWS) and Guam Homeland Security/Office of Civil Defense.

Stay Safe, Guam.

Please visit www.guampowerauthority.com and GPA’s social media pages for more information and more storm preparedness tips.

“How to Build an Emergency Supply Kit” https://www.facebook.com/reel/3746536755624250

“Storm Preparedness Plan” https://www.facebook.com/reel/894272975934011

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