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VITEMA Director Jaschen will host earthquake preparedness town hall meetings on the island of St. Croix this week.

On Wednesday, January 15, the Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Management Agency (VITEMA) will continue its Required Monthly Tests (RMTs) of the territory’s Emergency Alert System (EAS).

As nearby earthquakes continue to impact Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands remain on alert.

Not considered to be safe for swimming or fishing: Frenchman’s Bay and Stony Ground (St. Croix); Frank Bay, Great Cruz Bay and Johnson Bay (St. John).

Solid waste haulers are advised that bin site and house to house refuse will be accepted at the Transfer Station while the top of the landfill will remain closed to minimize disruption to fire suppression activities.

The Virgin Islands Fire Service (VIFS) was immediately on the scene along with VIWMA contractors and staff.

Noel Smith as the Agency’s Assistant Director and Joseph Hodge as the Deputy Director of Operations.

Not considered to be safe for swimming or fishing: Bluebeard’s, Lindbergh Bay, Sapphire, Secret Harbor, Vessup Bay, and Water Bay (St. Thomas).

The community is invited to participate in meetings geared towards the development of the Territorial Hazard Mitigation & Resiliency Plan.

Not considered to be safe for swimming or fishing: Bolongo Bay, Coki Point, Frenchman’s Bay, Morningstar (St. Thomas).

In response to the ongoing issue, an Incident Command System (ICS) has been stood up as professionals continue to work diligently to identify the source of the odor.

Not considered to be safe for swimming or fishing: Dorsch (STX); Coki Point, Morningstar, Water Bay (STT); Great Cruz Bay (STJ).

Not considered to be safe for swimming or fishing: Bluebeard’s, Brewer’s Bay, Morningstar (St. Thomas); Cane Bay, Pelican Cove--Cormorant (St. Croix).

Not considered to be safe for swimming or fishing: Great Cruz Bay and Oppenheimer (St. John).

Not considered to be safe for swimming or fishing: Coki Point, Hull Bay, Lindquist, and Water Bay (St. Thomas); Grapetree Bay (St. Croix).

Temporarily closed during the hours of 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., today.

The Racetrack Gas Station located on the South-East end of St. John, on Southside Road, reopened for business Wednesday afternoon following a fuel spill on Monday morning.

Over 13,710 USVI residents joined the nation and participated in the Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drill hosted by VITEMA territory wide.

Not considered to be safe for swimming or fishing: Bolongo Bay (St. Thomas).

On October 17, 2019, at 9 a.m. VITEMA, in coordination with FCC and FEMA, will conduct a LIVE Test of the territory’s Integrated Public Alert & Warning System (IPAWS) capabilities.