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Satellite data indicate that a tropical wave located several hundred miles east of the Lesser Antilles is gradually becoming better defined and continues to produce strong gusty winds mainly to the east of the disturbance.

DPNR anticipates that negative environmental impacts will be caused by storm-water runoff.

Not considered to be safe for swimming or fishing: Hull Bay and Water Bay (St. Thomas); Cruz Bay and Oppenheimer (St. John).

Not considered to be safe for swimming or fishing: Stoney Ground, Princess Condo Row and Grapetree Bay on St. Croix.

Suspicious packages could be delivered to your home or workplace, so it is good practice to be vigilant and aware of what to do.

Not considered to be safe for swimming or fishing: Halfpenny (St. Croix); Bluebeard’s, Lindquist, Sapphire (St. Thomas); Oppenheimer (St. John).

Not considered to be safe for swimming or fishing: Bluebeard’s and Water Bay in St. Thomas. Cruz Bay, Frank Bay, Johnson Bay and Oppenheimer in St. John.

VITEMA Director Mona L. Barnes participated in the National Emergency Management Association (NEMA) 2018 Conference held in Savannah, GA which began on Oct. 1, 2018.

SUMMARY Not considered to be safe for swimming or fishing: Bluebeard’s (St. Thomas)

Not considered to be safe for swimming or fishing: Bluebeard’s and Coki Point (St. Thomas)

VITEMA advises residents of the U.S. Virgin Islands to prepare based on their current situation.

On Sept. 18th to 21st, 2018, VITEMA hosted a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training on St. Croix.

Not considered to be safe for swimming or fishing, all in St. Thomas: Bluebeards, Bolongo Bay, Coki Point, Sapphire, Vessup Bay, Water Bay.

Tropical Storm Isaac is expected to gradually weaken as it approaches the territory of the USVI.

Based on the event, VITEMA will determine which shelter locations will be opened to receive the public.

Not considered safe for swimming or fishing: In St. Thomas, Coki Point. In St. John, Johnson’s Bay.

The St. Thomas offices of VITEMA, located in Nisky, will be temporarily closed during the hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm on Friday, September 7, 2018.

The calls placed by Mr. Sprauve were not received or recorded in the 9-1-1 Emergency Call Centers.

All beaches tested are considered safe for swimming or fishing.