Sånta Rita-Sumai typhoon guide¶
Sånta Rita-Sumai, often written Santa Rita, is on the southwestern side of Guam. It was founded in 1945 for families moved from the destroyed village of Sumay. Guam Homeland Security and the Office of Civil Defense (GHS/OCD) runs emergency management for the whole island, including typhoon advisories and shelter announcements, and the Mayor's Office is the local contact for village services. Follow GHS/OCD announcements before and during a typhoon.
Checked on October 2, 2026
Every phone number and web address on this page was checked against official sources on that date. Details can change, especially during a storm. Always follow instructions from Guam Homeland Security and the Office of Civil Defense. In a life threatening emergency, call 911.
Emergency and information numbers¶
| Service | Number | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency | 911 | Police, fire, and ambulance. Call only when someone's life or property is in danger. |
| Mayor's office | 671-565-2514 | Office line. Not for emergencies. Other office lines: 671-565-4337, 671-565-4302, and 671-565-4304. The office is at 183 A.B. Won Pat Lane, Sånta Rita-Sumai. |
| Emergency management office | 671-475-9600 | Guam Homeland Security and the Office of Civil Defense, for the whole island. Office line. Not for emergencies. |
Official alerts and information¶
- Guam Homeland Security / Office of Civil Defense: Island-wide alerts, advisories, and news from GHS/OCD, including typhoon and shelter announcements. Website.
- Mayor's Office, Sånta Rita-Sumai: The mayor's directory page on the Mayors' Council of Guam site, with office phone, fax, and email. Website.
Evacuation centers¶
Open only when announced
Evacuation centers open only when officials announce them, and not every center opens for every storm. Check the official list of open centers before you leave home. Bring your own bedding, food, water, and medicines.
Guam's public typhoon shelters are in public schools run by the Guam Department of Education, and they open only when the government announces them. During Typhoon Mawar in 2023, the government announced the twelve schools that opened as shelters, and only service animals were allowed, so plan now where your pets will stay. Do not go to a shelter until it is announced as open. Watch GHS/OCD and Joint Information Center announcements to learn which shelters are open.
Help to evacuate¶
- Mayor's Office, Sånta Rita-Sumai (rides to shelters): During Typhoon Mawar in 2023, residents who had no reliable ride or had a disability were told to contact their village Mayor's Office, and buses to the shelters left from the Mayors' Offices. Call the Mayor's Office before a storm to ask whether rides will be offered. Phone: 671-565-2514. Website.
Radio, TV and weather¶
Keep a battery or hand crank radio. When power and cell service fail, radio is often the only way to hear official updates.
Radio stations¶
| Station | Frequency | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSTO | 95.5 FM | English | Guam Homeland Security names K-Stereo 95.5 as a main Emergency Alert System station for Guam. |
| KTWG | 801 AM | English | Guam Homeland Security names KTWG 801 AM as a main Emergency Alert System station for Guam. |
NOAA Weather Radio¶
A weather radio turns itself on for warnings, even in the middle of the night. Set it to this frequency.
| Station | Frequency | Transmitter |
|---|---|---|
| WXM85 | 162.400 MHz | Guam |
TV stations¶
| Station | Channel | Network | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTGM (Guam News Now) | 14 | ABC | English |
Official forecasts¶
- National Weather Service Guam: Local forecasts, watches, and warnings. Phone: 671-472-0900. Website.
- Joint Typhoon Warning Center: Tropical cyclone forecasts for the western Pacific. For official watches and warnings for Guam, follow the National Weather Service Guam office. Website.
Power, water and debris¶
- Guam Power Authority: Report an outage online or by phone. Assume every downed line is live and stay far away. Phone: 671-475-1472. Website.
After the storm: help for displaced residents¶
If your home is damaged or you cannot go back, these organizations help with shelter, food, money, and paperwork. Many programs open only after a disaster declaration, so check their pages for current status.
Housing and shelter¶
- FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers: After a federal declaration, these centers help you apply for aid in person. Use the locator to find the nearest one. Phone: 1-800-621-3362. Website.
Money, work and insurance¶
- DisasterAssistance.gov: Apply for FEMA aid after a federal declaration. Phone: 1-800-621-3362. Website.
- SBA disaster loans: Low interest loans for homeowners, renters, and businesses after a declared disaster. Phone: 800-659-2955. Website.
Legal help¶
- Guam Legal Services Corporation-Disability Law Center (GLSC-DLC): Free legal help for people with disabilities and for victims of violence. Guam's Protection and Advocacy agency. It also gives free Emergency Health Cards to people with disabilities. After a disaster it follows Government of Guam closures and posts updates on Facebook. Also 671-477-9812. TTY: 671-477-3416. Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed on GovGuam holidays. Phone: 671-477-9811. Website.
- Micronesian Legal Services Corporation, Guam Office: Free civil legal help for eligible low-income residents of Guam, including help after typhoons. Its Disaster Response Center page has Guam guides on FEMA help, FEMA appeals, and landlord and tenant law after a typhoon. Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., by appointment only. Also 671-969-5604 and 671-969-5704. Staff speak English, Chamorro, and Chuukese. Phone: 671-969-5504. Website.
Emotional support¶
- Guam Behavioral Health and Wellness Center (GBHWC): The Government of Guam's behavioral health agency, which runs the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline on Guam. Free, confidential help for a mental health, substance use, or suicidal crisis, or any emotional distress. Call, text, or chat 988 at any hour. GBHWC main line: 671-647-5440. Rape crisis line: 671-647-5351. Phone: 988. Website.
Relief organizations¶
- American Red Cross of Guam: The Red Cross for all 19 villages, part of the Red Cross Pacific Islands Region. Shelter, food, emergency supplies, and disaster relief. During a typhoon, find open Red Cross shelters on redcross.org, in the Red Cross Emergency app, or by calling the Guam office. Hagatna office (Route 4, Building 285). For disaster help at any hour, call 1-800-733-2767. Phone: 671-472-6217. Website.
Related guides¶
- Should I evacuate?
- What to expect at a typhoon shelter
- Typhoon supply list
- After a typhoon: the first 24 hours
- Insurance claims and disaster aid
Sources¶
Checked on October 2, 2026. If a number or address here is wrong, please tell us at Keith@KMyers.me.
- https://mcog.guam.gov/directory
- https://ghs.guam.gov/
- https://governor.guam.gov/press_release/governor-signs-executive-order-no-2023-03-mandatory-evacuation-of-coastal-areas-ordered/
- https://www.weather.gov/source/nwr/JS/CCL.js
- https://api.weather.gov/zones/county/GUC010
- https://www.metoc.navy.mil/jtwc/jtwc.html
- https://publicfiles.fcc.gov/api/service/facility/search/KSTO
- https://publicfiles.fcc.gov/api/service/facility/search/KTWG
- https://publicfiles.fcc.gov/api/service/facility/search/KTGM
- https://www.guampowerauthority.com/contact-us
- https://egateway.fema.gov/ESF6/DRCLocator
- https://www.disasterassistance.gov/
- https://www.sba.gov/disaster/
- https://gbhwc.guam.gov/contact-information
- https://guamlegalservices.org/
- https://micronesianlegal.org/?page_id=340
- https://www.redcross.org/local/pacific-islands/about-us/locations/guam.html