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Press releases, news, announcements, statements and other public information from VITEMA.
Take Steps to Prepare for the 2019 Atlantic Hurricane Season Today
May 30, 2019
June 1, 2019 marks the official start of the Atlantic hurricane season, which ends on November 30.
Applications Currently Being Accepted - Regional Youth Preparedness Council
May 29, 2019
The application is now available online and will be open until August 31, 2019.
VITEMA Currently Accepting Curfew Pass Applications
May 29, 2019
For applications and completion instructions, download the Curfew Pass Application under Special Forms on the Key Documents and Reports page of this website.
Beach Advisory (May 24, 2019)
May 24, 2019
Not considered to be safe for swimming or fishing: Coki Point and Secret Harbor (St. Thomas).
V.I. Department of Human Services Announces Shelter Plans for the 2019 Hurricane Season
May 23, 2019
The Department of Human Services will open 2 (two) shelters on St. Croix, 2 (two) on St. Thomas, 1 (one) on St. John, and 1 (one) on Water Island.
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
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