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Press releases, news, announcements, statements and other public information from VITEMA.
Beach Advisory (May 17, 2019)
May 17, 2019
All beaches are considered to be safe for swimming or fishing, except for Johnson Bay and Oppenhemer in St. John due to unknown status (samples could not be collected).
Beach Advisory (May 2, 2019)
May 2, 2019
Not considered to be safe for swimming or fishing: Hull Bay (St. Thomas).
Beach Advisory (April 26, 2019)
Apr 26, 2019
Not considered to be safe for swimming or fishing: Coki Point and Water Bay (St. Thomas).
Beach Advisory (April 18, 2019)
Apr 18, 2019
Not considered to be safe for swimming or fishing: Coki Point (St. Thomas).
Preparedness Tip of the Week - Enjoy a Safe Easter Holiday
Apr 17, 2019
Safety tips to remember.
Beach Advisory (April 12, 2019)
Apr 12, 2019
Not considered to be safe for swimming or fishing: Chenay Bay, Cramer’s Park, Halfpenny, and Protestant Cay (St. Croix).
Beach Advisory (April 5, 2019)
Apr 5, 2019
Not considered to be safe for swimming or fishing: Bluebeard’s and Coki Point (St. Thomas); Frank Bay and Oppenheimer (St. John).
Beach Advisory (March 29, 2019)
Mar 29, 2019
All beaches are considered to be safe for swimming or fishing, except for Johnson Bay in St. John due to unknown status (samples could not be collected).
Governors Bryan, Rosselló meet in Puerto Rico
Mar 27, 2019
Governors Bryan and Roselló discussed the ongoing recovery efforts in Puerto Rico and the USVI, and preparedness efforts ahead of the 2019 Atlantic Hurricane season.
Governor Bryan, VITEMA Director Visit FEMA Distribution Center in Puerto Rico Ahead of Hurricane Season
Mar 26, 2019
Governor Bryan and VITEMA Director Nominee Daryl Jaschen met with FEMA officials to discuss the supply chain logistics process and the requirements for coordination between FEMA and the Virgin Islands government ahead of hurricane season.
Governor Bryan Names Director of VITEMA
Mar 22, 2019
VI National Guard Veteran, Col. Daryl Jaschen, named Director of VITEMA.
Tsunami Early Warning System – First 428 Project Obligated in the U.S. Virgin Islands
Mar 22, 2019
Beginning June 2019, the system will undergo a full refurbishment to replace and harden many of the key components damaged by the 2018 storms, Irma and Maria.
Beach Advisory (March 22, 2019)
Mar 22, 2019
Not considered to be safe for swimming or fishing: Bluebeard’s, Hull Bay, Secret Harbor, Water Bay (St. Thomas).
VITEMA Attends Meetings and Presentations in Puerto Rico
Mar 15, 2019
VITEMA visits Puerto Rico to learn about the status of the territory’s weather equipment and notification systems.
CARIBE WAVE 2019 and Live Test of the Territory’s Emergency Notification Systems was Successful
Mar 15, 2019
Beach Advisory (March 8, 2019)
Mar 8, 2019
Not considered to be safe for swimming or fishing: Grapetree Bay (St. Croix); Johnson Bay (St. John).
VITEMA and FEMA Collaborate on a Community Education Outreach Initiative on St. Croix
Mar 8, 2019
The team will be available at the following St. Croix locations from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily: Through March 9: Kmart Sunny Isles. March 12 to 16: Kmart/Sears Appliances Store. March 19 to 23: Kmart West (Frederiksted).
U.S. Virgin Islands Test of the Emergency Alert System
Mar 7, 2019
Live Test scheduled for March 14, 2019, at 10 am (AST).
Register Your Tsunami Preparedness Activities at TsunamiZone.org
Mar 6, 2019
Register at TsunamiZone.org/register to be counted with other participants, be listed on the website (optional), be an example to others, and to get e-mail updates.
Beach Advisory (March 1, 2019)
Mar 1, 2019
Not considered to be safe for swimming or fishing: Coki Point (St. Thomas); Johnson Bay (St. John).
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