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Press releases, news, announcements, statements and other public information from VITEMA.
Beach Advisory (November 20, 2020)
Nov 20, 2020
Not considered to be safe for swimming or fishing: Great Cruz Bay and Frank Bay on St. John. Coki Point and Water Bay on St. Thomas. Frederiksted Public Beach on St. Croix.
Notice of Availability of Environmental Assessment for the University of the Virgin Islands VI Shoreline Protections Project
Nov 19, 2020
The purpose of the project is to improve the resiliency of the shorelines of St. Thomas to reduce damages from future storms.
Regina Browne Named Deputy Director of Planning and Preparedness
Nov 16, 2020
Deputy Director Browne started at VITEMA in 2018 and was instrumental in the success, approval, and implementation of several plans.
STORMWATER BEACH ADVISORY
Nov 13, 2020
DPNR advises the public to use caution when using the coastal waters and all beaches throughout the Territory until further notification.
Beach Advisory (November 6, 2020)
Nov 6, 2020
Not considered safe for swimming or fishing: Great Cruz Bay on St. John. Coki Point on St. Thomas. Grapetree, Shoy’s, and Princess (Condo Row) on St. Croix.
VITEMA and UVI to Host Hazard Mitigation Workshop
Nov 4, 2020
Two-day Hazard Mitigation virtual workshop on November 5, and November 6.
Beach Advisory (October 30, 2020)
Oct 30, 2020
Note considered safe for swimming or fishing: Great Cruz Bay on St. John.
Beach Advisory (October 23, 2020)
Oct 23, 2020
Not considered safe to swim or fish: Hull Bay, and Brewer’s Bay on St. Thomas. Great Cruz Bay on St. John. Chenay Bay on St. Croix.
Beach Advisory (October 16, 2020)
Oct 16, 2020
Secret Harbor on St. Thomas is not considered safe for swimming or fishing.
Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands Evacuation Survey
Oct 16, 2020
Fill out a short online survey to help emergency personnel.
Beach Advisory (October 9, 2020)
Oct 9, 2020
29 designated beaches in St. Thomas and St. Croix were verified, and meet water quality standards and are considered safe for swimming and fishing.
Beach Advisory (October 2, 2020)
Oct 2, 2020
Bluebeard’s Beach in St. Thomas does not meet water quality standards, and therefore is not considered safe for swimming or fishing.
Beach Advisory (September 25, 2020)
Sep 25, 2020
Not considered to be safe for swimming or fishing: Johnson Bay on St. John.
Beach Advisory (September 14-18, 2020)
Sep 18, 2020
All beaches (except for Columbus Landing on St. Croix, water quality unknown) are safe for swimming or fishing.
Blue Roof Sheeting Distribution
Sep 18, 2020
St. Croix & St. Thomas: Friday Sep 18, 2020. St. John: Friday Sep 25, 2020.
Beach Advisory (September 7-11, 2020)
Sep 11, 2020
ALL BEACHES MEET WATER QUALITY STANDARDS AND ARE SAFE FOR SWIMMING OR FISHING.
Beach Advisory (August 3–7, 2020)
Aug 7, 2020
ALL BEACHES MEET WATER QUALITY STANDARDS AND ARE SAFE FOR SWIMMING OR FISHING.
'Extremely Active' Hurricane Season Possible for the Atlantic Basin
Aug 6, 2020
The updated outlook calls for 19-25 named storms, of which 7-11 will become hurricanes.
Tip: Man’s Best Friends
Jul 20, 2020
Have a plan to take care of your other family members, your pets.
Tip: Disability Capabilities
Jul 13, 2020
Disabled residents who need additional support in the face of an emergency will be greatly dependent on assistance from the community.
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