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Major disaster
DR-1193-GU: Typhoon Paka, Torrential Rains, High Winds, High Surf
Major disaster declaration for Guam, declared 12/17/1997 for a typhoon. Covers 1 designated area.
Not an official notice. Follow FEMA and local authorities. In an emergency, call 911.
- Declared
- 12/17/1997
- Incident began
- 12/16/1997
- Incident ended
- 12/17/1997
- Areas
- 1
Programs approved
Which kinds of FEMA aid this declaration opened
- Individuals & HouseholdsNot approved for this declaration
- Individual AssistanceAid for people and families in older declarations
- Public AssistanceFunds to repair public infrastructure such as roads, schools and utilities
- Hazard MitigationNot approved for this declaration
Designated areas
Counties, parishes, tribal areas or statewide
| Area | Added | Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Guam | 12/17/1997 | IAPA |
IH: Individuals and Households. IA: Individual Assistance. PA: Public Assistance. HM: Hazard Mitigation.
Declaration details
- FEMA number
- DR-1193-GU
- Type
- Major disaster
- Incident type
- Typhoon
- Title
- Typhoon Paka, Torrential Rains, High Winds, High Surf
- Closed out
- 08/23/2012
The President declares a major disaster when damage is beyond what state and local governments can handle. It can open individual aid for households and public assistance for repairs.
FEMA page for DR-1193-GUSource: FEMA, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries · Last updated 10/17/2026