Governor Lou Leon Guerrero declared a state of emergency for Guam on Friday evening as Tropical Storm Sinlaku approaches the island.

In Executive Order 2026-01, the governor said the National Weather Service anticipates elevating the island to Typhoon Watch status on Saturday.

The NWS projects the possibility of damaging winds of 39 mph within 72 hours, with the potential of 120 mph winds and 15 to 20 inches of rain as the system strengthens into a typhoon, the order adds.

The governor intends to place the island in Condition of Readiness 2 at approximately 12pm on Sunday. Guam is currently in COR 3.

“Based upon current forecasts and modeling, the strength and track of Tropical Storm Sinlaku represents an imminent, credible, and significant threat to the health, safety and welfare of Guam,” the order states.

The order authorizes the government to mobilize resources. Up to $250,000 in emergency funding has been approved for debris removal, medical support, shelter operations, lodging for displaced residents, and other storm-related needs.

The Guam Homeland Security/ Office of Civil Defense will lead emergency procurement, while the Department of Public Works will handle construction-related response, including road clearance and heavy equipment operations.

The order also directs agencies to secure infrastructure. The Guam Waterworks Authority must ensure generators at water wells are operational, and the Guam Power Authority is tasked with inspecting transmission lines and clearing vegetation.

Government employees are authorized to work overtime, and agencies must document all emergency expenses.