There is no comparison to other storms. This is the worst. We ll be living with this for a long time. But while residents try to deal with the emotional trauma caused by what most agree is the worst typhoon to hit Guam in generations, victims face stiff challenges as they try to rebuild their homes and their lives. More than 100 people are working to ready barracks on Andersen Air Force Base, preparing to house people currently staying in government-run shelters.
Officials hope to move the shelter residents so schools can open after the holiday break.
Power outages continue to paralyze the island. Local power officials have 28 percent of the power back on line, but expect it to take months before power will be fully restored. In addition, water safety is posing a serious problem. With all of this weighing on their minds, Guam residents are looking for something positive to latch onto. American Red Cross outreach services started last week, as more than 250 emergency workers and volunteers started providing help to affected families in all 19 villages here.