Anticipating the Worst: The Dire Warning Ahead of Typhoon Mawar Introduction Officials issued a dire warning ahead of Typhoon Mawar, the strongest storm to impact Guam, a United States territory, in decades. The typhoon passed just north of the island, but most parts still experienced hurricane-force winds and heavy rain that caused power outages and […]
US Territories Like Guam Should Prioritize Disaster Preparedness The Typhoon Mawar Disaster On Sunday, May 14, 2017, Typhoon Mawar struck the beautiful U.S. Territory of Guam. While the island is no stranger to the unforgiving power of Mother Nature, this particular typhoon left significant damage in its wake. Wind gusts of up to 85 mph […]