The Government of Guam Mawar Disaster Relief Center has been created for Typhoon Mawar affected households to connect them to services that will resolve any remaining unmet needs they are faced with. The office is funded through a FEMA "Disaster Case Management" Program Grant.  

Who is eligible for assistance from the program? 

ALL GUAM RESIDENTS can apply with the Mawar DRC as long as they have been affected and continue to encounter unmet needs as a result of Typhoon Mawar. 

What are examples of "unmet needs"?

Some examples of unmet needs are: 

• Improper ownership/rental agreements 

• Inability to rebuild a safe structure

• Inability to clean and eliminate health dangers 

• Affordability of repair and new construction

• Lack of affordable housing rental inventory on Guam

• Lack of available contractors to perform home repairs

• Loss/lack of employment

• Absence of infrastructure (water and power)

• Crisis coping skills and mental wellness

• Connection to public health services and benefits

• Translation services (Language and ASL)

• Online resources available in prevalent languages

• Recovering/ reissuing destroyed vital documents 

• Legal services for landlord disputes, ownership rights, liability and insurance claims

• Childcare and education barriers

• Medical needs resulting from Typhoon Mawar

• Food security

• Senior citizens wellness and services needs

If you are still experiencing barriers such as these due to the typhoon, you can come to the Mawar Disaster Relief Center and we will work with you to connect you with the needed services to recover from the effects of Typhoon Mawar. 

Does this program provide money or monetary assistance benefits to applicants? 

No. The DCM case workers will assess your situation and help you navigate to the services you may need to aid in your recovery. A service plan can be created to help you or your household connect to needed services and ultimately recover from Typhoon Mawar. 

The program will not pay for home repairs, compensation for property loss, loss of wages or any other damages.