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Community Briefs – March 1, 2016
Small craft advisory cancelled
The small craft advisory has now been cancelled, according to the CNMI Emergency Operations Center.
Based on the information received from the National Weather Service in Tiyan, Guam and compiled at the CNMI Emergency Operations Center, regional buoys indicate combined seas have decreased to between 6 and 8 feet. Surface observations and satellite-derived winds indicate winds have subsided below advisory levels across Marianas waters.
Gov. Ralph DLG Torres, however, is still advising the general public and inexperienced mariners to exercise caution, as the seas will remain just below hazardous levels for a few days. (PR)
Navy to conduct training at Warning Area 517
ASAN, Guam—The Navy will conduct training at Warning Area 517 from March 2 to 6, 12am-11:59pm.
The general public—especially fishermen, commercial pilots, and marine tour operators—are advised to stay clear of the area during the dates and times indicated.
W-517 is activated south of latitude 12° 40’ 00”N. All vessels are advised to remain clear of W-517 south of latitude 12° 40’ 00”N. Santa Rosa Reef and Galvez Bank are open for public use. W-517 is an irregular shaped polygon comprising of 14,000 nautical square miles of airspace that begins south of Guam and extends south-southwest in international waters. W-517 supports surface and aerial gunnery, missiles, and laser exercises.
For more information, contact the Joint Region Marianas Public Affairs Office at (671) 349-4055/3209. (PR)
‘14LS’ jury selection on March 14 cancelled
This is to inform all prospective jurors on panel “14LS” that the jury selection scheduled for Monday, March 14, 2016, at 8:30am in courtroom 223A is hereby cancelled until further notice. For further information, please contact Clerk of Court Patrick Diaz at Superior Court at 236-9766. (PR)
