As Guam continues to strengthen its disaster preparedness efforts, Guam Green Growth (G3) and GTA are inviting the community to learn how to safely maintain generators and stay connected during emergencies through a Storm Smart Workshop on Saturday, Aug. 1.

The one-hour workshop will be held from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Chamoru Village Center Court and is designed to help residents prepare for typhoon season by learning proper generator maintenance, safe operation, and practical ways to maintain communications before, during, and after severe weather events.

“We have seen so much happen during storms and communication with your loved ones is so important,” said Chelsea Paulett, GTA Community Relations Specialist. “We are always looking for ways to help our community stay connected as best as possible, even in the aftermath of a storm and in this case, in preparation for any potential storms that could pose a threat to our island.”

Hosted through the G3 Circular Economy Makerspace and Innovation Hub in partnership with GTA, the workshop aims to provide hands-on knowledge that can help families become more resilient when power outages occur.

“This year’s storm season has already been very eventful,” said G3 Circular Economy Coordinator Abby Crain. “This workshop will help to provide the community with more education and preparation that can help protect their families and businesses.”

As an added incentive, everyone who attends will be automatically entered for a chance to win an EcoFlow River 2 Power Station. 

The workshop is open to the public and is intended for homeowners, renters, business owners, and anyone interested in improving their emergency preparedness.  Registration is available by donation and can be done by visiting the Workshop tab at guamgreengrowth.org/makerspace or Eventbrite. 

Limited spots are still available for the workshop and will be filled on a first come, first serve basis.

Guam Green Growth is facilitated by the University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant with partners including Guam NSF EPSCoR, who have helped to create Guam’s only public makerspace and innovation hub at the CHamoru Village.