Community Briefs – September 11, 2015

FHB Saipan branches open additional hour
HAGATNA, Guam—As of Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015, First Hawaiian Bank has extended its hours of operation by one hour at all Saipan branches. The revised hours are Monday through Thursday from 9am to 3pm and on Friday from 9am to 5pm. First Hawaiian Bank customers with Internet connectivity may access their account information online through www.FHB.com or may contact the bank’s Call Center for customer service at 1-888-844-4444. FHB has two Saipan branches: at the Gualo Rai Commercial Center on Middle Road and at the Oleai Center on Beach Road. (FHB)

Enrollees under Aetna health insurance
If you are enrolled in Aetna health insurance and have not yet received your card, please contact Annie at 664-1140 or Gayla at 664-1100 or stop by the DOF Office of the Secretary to pick up your card. (PR)

Kagman Community Church worship service
The Kagman Community Church will have its first worship service on Sunday, Sept. 13, at 6pm. The community is invited to attend. (PR)

High surf advisory
Northeast swell from mainly gentle winds and isolated thunderstorms are expected the next few days as a monsoon trough settles into the region. Combined seas of 9 to 10 feet will diminish to about 6 to 7 feet today, Friday.

A high surf advisory in effect until 6am today for east facing reefs and north facing reefs. Expect hazardous surf of 10 to 12 feet along north and east facing reefs. Surf will fall below hazardous levels along east facing reefs but remain hazardous at 7 to 9 feet along north facing reefs.

The public is being advised to avoid venturing near exposed reefs and beaches, especially those facing north and east as rip currents will be life threatening. Waves will be hazardous for operators of small craft. Avoid shoaling areas, where long period swell can sharpen into large breaking waves. Breaking waves can easily capsize even larger vessels. (HSEM)

Military training at Warning Area 517, FDM
The U.S. military will conduct training at Warning Area 517 during the following dates and times:

• Sept. 11-12, from 10am to 5pm
• Sept. 13 from 10am to 5pm
• Sept. 14 from noon to 10pm
• Sept. 15-16 from 7:30am to 10pm
• Sept. 17 from 7:30am to 10:30pm
• Sept. 18 from 7:30am to 4pm
• Sept. 19 from 9am to 5pm
Training will also be conducted at the island of Farallon de Medinilla during the following dates and times:
• Sept. 11, from 9am to 12:30pm
• Sept. 12, from 10am to 5pm
• Sept. 13 from 10am to 5pm
• Sept. 14 from 1:30-6:30pm
• Sept. 15 from 1:30-10pm
• Sept. 16-17 from 2-10pm
• Sept. 18 from 9am to 4pm
• Sept. 19 from 8am to 8pm

The general public, especially fishermen, commercial pilots and marine tour operators are advised to stay clear of the areas during the dates and times indicated. (Joint Region Marianas Public Affairs Office)