Location: Guam ITC Building, Tamuning, Guam (Nect door to ERA office) Suite 210
Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Closed Government of Guam Holidays
Phone: 671-475-2060
Email: mawarDRC@guam.gov
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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.
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