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Guam emergency preparedness

FEMA's National Risk Index puts Guam's expected annual loss from natural hazards at about $216 million, rated Very Low. The hazards with the largest expected losses are hurricanes, tsunamis and earthquakes.

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Guam's biggest natural hazards

FEMA's expected annual loss for each hazard, in dollars a year, and FEMA's rating, from the National Risk Index (December 2025).

HurricaneRelatively Moderate$149 million a yearHow to prepare →

TsunamiVery Low$40 million a year

EarthquakeVery Low$26 million a yearHow to prepare →

Inland floodingVery Low$592,000 a yearHow to prepare →

Coastal floodingVery Low$148,000 a yearHow to prepare →

Get ready for hurricanes, earthquakes and inland flooding

HurricaneHurricane preparedness checklist: what to do before, during and after a stormGear: Generators · Water storage containers

EarthquakeEarthquake preparedness: Drop, Cover and Hold On, and what to do afterGear: First aid kits · Fire extinguishers

Inland floodingFlood preparedness: flood watch vs warning, what to do and how flood insurance worksGear: Sump pump battery backups · Fireproof document safes

Official help in Guam

State emergency management: Office of Civil Defense
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More Guam government services: USA.gov

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Seasonal checklists for Guam

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