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Heading to the beach soon? 🏖️ Track health advisories and make sure the water quality is safe with the Find a Beach tool from the EPA. bit.ly/3MazzF9

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Monday is Memorial Day, which honors those who died while serving in the military. If you plan to fly the American flag, know how to display it properly. bit.ly/44IYA2z

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Are you waiting for power to be restored after #Mawar? Here are some tips if you are using a generator: - Never use it inside a home, basement or garage - Place it outside, at least 20 feet from your home - Make sure it is dry and properly grounded ready.gov/power-outages#

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Is your area flooded after #Mawar? Floodwaters are extremely dangerous and unpredictable — it only takes six inches of fast-moving water to knock you over and only two feet to carry away vehicles. ❌ NEVER drive, walk or swim through flooded waters. ready.gov/floods

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Taking care of your mental health is important, especially after a storm like #Mawar. If you are feeling stressed, know that help is available. 🔹 Call or text 1-800-985-5990 to connect with a counselor from

. They're trained, confidential, & available 24/7. #MHAM

Reach the Disaster Distress Helpline - call or text 1-800-985-5990. Videophone connection is available for those who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing to connect with Deaf/Hard of Hearing mental health professionals.

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Guam & CNMI Residents: if your home was damaged from Typhoon #Mawar, follow these clean-up tips once your local authorities say it's safe to do so: - Wear long pants, gloves & boots - Move vegetative debris to sidewalks & curbs - Never place debris on downed lines

Debris Removal Guidelines - In efforts to expedite the debris removal process, please follow these rules. Debris separations: Please separe debris into the categories shown below. No pickup - Vegetative Debris: Tree branches, leaves, logs and plants. Hazardous Waste: Oil, battery, pesticide, paint, cleaning supplies and compressed gas. Electronics: Television, computer, stereo, phone, DVD player.

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Update on Super Typhoon #Mawar: Guam International Airport remains closed to commercial flights, but one runway is opened for emergency relief operations that have received prior permission. There are currently no passenger or terminal services. #Guam

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Guam & CNMI Residents: If you are trying to contact loved ones, use text and social media to reach out. Local authorities are still restoring power lines & phone lines may be overwhelmed. Texting leaves phone lines open for emergency calls.

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Was your home damaged by #Mawar? Shelters remain open on both the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and Guam. To find one: - Download the FEMA App: fema.gov/app - Use the

shelter map: redcross.org/get-help/disas

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CDC Environment

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Floodwaters can contain many things that may harm health. • Always follow warnings about flooded roads. • Never drive through flooded areas and standing water. • Don't allow children to play in floodwater areas. More: bit.ly/2TuooOc #Mawar

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#DYK: by law, most health plans cover mental health services. Are you seeking treatment for a mental and substance use disorder? Not sure where to find confidential and anonymous resources? Start here. 👉 bit.ly/3OuAhiW #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #GetHelp

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Seeing news about upsetting events can make kids worry that something similar could happen to them or their loved ones. Learn how you can talk to kids about what they see in the news: bit.ly/42EsbIp

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Did you know car seats can be recalled, too? Visit NHTSA.gov/recalls and enter the brand name or model of a car seat to make sure your child is safe in the vehicle every time they ride. #CheckForRecalls

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Recall Alert Baby Trend Hybrid 3-in-1 Combination Booster Seat-Desert Blue child seats Recalled for child seat webbing failure nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaI

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Federal public assistance is available in Guam to supplement recovery efforts for Typhoon #Mawar. These funds support debris removal, building repairs, & emergency protective measures undertaken in the affected communities. More: fema.gov/press-release/ fema.gov/press-release/

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#CNMI residents: FEMA has a designated 24/7 counseling hotline and recovery resources. Share if you know someone affected by #Mawar. bit.ly/3MW0gPo

Find shelter information for those in #Guam and #CNMI impacted by Typhoon #Mawar. ⬇️

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Guam & CNMI Residents: If your home was damaged due to Typhoon #Mawar, find a list of open shelters near you by visiting: - Download the FEMA App: fema.gov/app - Use the @RedCross shelter map: redcross.org/get-help/disas

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If your area is experiencing power outages due to #Mawar, be sure to check on your neighbors — especially those who may need extra help. It may be more challenging for some to recover if they are an older adult or are living with a disability. More: ready.gov/disability

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U.S. Consulate Mumbai

You asked, we answered! Our Consular Officers respond to your most asked U.S. student visa questions! Share this video with anyone planning to #StudyInTheUS 🎓

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#Guam residents: FEMA has a designated 24/7 counseling hotline and recovery resources. Share if you know someone affected by #Mawar. bit.ly/3Wyfbm3

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May is National Stroke Awareness Month. Call 9-1-1 right away if you spot the signs of stroke in yourself or someone else. Here are the 5 symptoms to look for.

Stroke Signs and Symptoms | cdc.gov

Learn about the signs of stroke in men and women. By knowing the symptoms of strokes, you can act quickly and perhaps save a life.

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This is historic!

is auctioning off a record number of lighthouses to the public. Tag someone who would love to join this unique adventure! #GSALighthouse #RecordLighthouseAuction ➡️ gsa.gov/lighthouse

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National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

Your mental health matters! Good mental health can help you cope with stress and improve your quality of life. Get tips and resources to help take care of your mental health. #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #MentalHealthMonth

Caring for Your Mental Health

Mental health includes emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, act, make choices, and relate to others.

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USAGov en Español

🤔 ¿Qué es una vivienda subsidiada? En las viviendas subsidiadas, el Gobierno paga a los propietarios de apartamentos para que ofrezcan alquileres reducidos a los inquilinos con bajos ingresos. 🏘️ Averigua si cumples con los requisitos en tu estado, aquí. bit.ly/44ZEkd5

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The

program helps people with hearing and vision loss connect with the world around them. Learn more about the

program at bit.ly/3BRef2u.

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Travel - State Dept

❔ I need my passport sooner than I thought, what can I do? What’s a passport card? Where are my supporting documents? Find the answers to dozens of our most frequently asked questions at ow.ly/gu7g50OtliS.

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#Mawar: If you evacuated or are sheltering at home, follow instructions from your local officials & be careful when going out or returning home once it's safe to do so. Floodwaters are extremely dangerous - they can hide hazards like downed power lines or contaminated debris.

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Disaster Distress Helpline

If you're experiencing difficult emotions today related to a #disaster, you're not alone. Call or text the national

for emotional support. Caring crisis counselors are available 24/7/365 at 1-800-985-5990.

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As a veteran, you might experience challenges after leaving the military or coming back from a deployment. The

@DeptVetAffairs

can help you with the unique stressors and experiences that veterans may face. Know your options: bit.ly/45ahyiL #MHAM2023

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NOAA's Atlantic #HurricaneSeason Outlook 2023 by the numbers: 70% likelihood of 12-17 named storms of which 5-9 could become hurricanes, including 1-4 major hurricanes More at: bit.ly/2023AtlanticHu

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If you're having difficulty reaching a loved one following #Mawar, please know that communications & electrical systems are actively being repaired & stabilized. Get the latest updates:

hotline: 1-800-733-2767 Guam: ghs.guam.gov CNMI: governor.gov.mp

"Mawar Helpful Resources"

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Flood waters are dangerous! It can hide debris, bacteria, and downed powerlines. If water has not receded in your area, stay inside. ⚠️ Don't touch wet electrical equipment ⚠️ Don't walk, swim or drive through flood waters ready.gov/floods #Mawar

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Guam and CNMI: Your refrigerator will keep perishable food safe for up to 4 hours during a power outage. Spoiled food can be unsafe to eat, leading to illness or death. When in doubt, throw it out! More info from

: foodsafety.gov/food-safety-ch

Eat Safe Food after a Power Outage. During a power outage, keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed. If the doors stay closed, food will stay safe for up to: 4 hours in a refrigerator, 48 hours in a full freezer, and 24 hours in a half-full freezer. Info from CDC.

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Hungry for new meal ideas? MyPlate from

offers a wide range of resources, including over 1,000 recipes. What recipes are your favorite? bit.ly/3AwHPK6

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#WomenInBusiness: Get customized counseling and training to help you run your business at one of the 140+ Women's Business Centers throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico! Find a center in your area: sba.gov/local-assistan

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Disaster Distress Helpline

If you're in #Guam and experiencing distress related to #TyphoonMawar, you're not alone. The national Disaster

offers 24/7 multilingual emotional support, including in Tagalog & Chamorro via 3rd party interpretation. Call 1-800-985-5990.

Chamorro Disaster Distress Helpline One Pager 2022

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Now is a great time to check in on yourself & loved ones. If you or someone in your life needs help, confidential support & treatment options are available. samhsa.gov/find-help #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #MentalHealthMonth

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Is your teen looking for a summer job? There are restrictions on what young workers can and cannot do, including the types of jobs and number of hours they can work. Find out about federal and state labor laws that may apply. Visit 👉 bit.ly/43vahsh.

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Guam and CNMI: Your refrigerator will keep perishable food safe for up to 4 hours during a power outage. Spoiled food can be unsafe to eat, leading to illness or death. When in doubt, throw it out! More info from

: foodsafety.gov/food-safety-ch

Eat Safe Food after a Power Outage. During a power outage, keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed. If the doors stay closed, food will stay safe for up to: 4 hours in a refrigerator, 48 hours in a full freezer, and 24 hours in a half-full freezer. Info from CDC.

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#Guam and #CNMI: Be careful if your area is flooded! Remember that it only takes 6 inches of fast-moving water to knock you over and only 2 feet to carry away vehicles. - Monitor the instructions of your local officials - TURN AROUND, DON'T DROWN. ready.gov/floods

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