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Press releases, news, announcements, statements and other public information from 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).
Beach Advisory (February 22, 2019)
Feb 22, 2019
Not considered to be safe for swimming or fishing: Lindbergh Bay, Coki Point and Secret Harbor (St. Thomas).
U.S. Virgin Islands to Participate in CARIB WAVE 2019 Tsunami Warning Exercise
Feb 21, 2019
Set for March 14, 2019 at 10:00 AM.
Beach Advisory (February 15, 2019)
Feb 15, 2019
All beaches are considered to be safe for swimming or fishing, except for Stoney Ground, Princess (Condo Row), and Grapetree Bay on St. Croix due to unknown status (samples could not be collected).
UPDATE: Emergency Home Repair of the Virgin Islands (EHRVI) Program
Feb 13, 2019
All roof repairs and replacements must comply with the new Virgin Islands building codes that were updated in April 2018.
Temporary Closure of VITEMA Office on St. Croix
Feb 13, 2019
From 12:00 pm, Wednesday, February 13, 2019 to 10:00 am on Thursday, February 14, 2019
Beach Advisory (February 8, 2019)
Feb 8, 2019
Not considered to be safe for swimming or fishing: Johnson Bay (St. John).
PSA 072 STEP Extension
Feb 4, 2019
Deadline extended until March 31, 2019.
Preparedness Information - Active Shooter
Feb 1, 2019
During an active shooting: RUN. HIDE. FIGHT.
Beach Advisory (February 1, 2019)
Feb 1, 2019
Not considered to be safe for swimming or fishing: Bluebeard’s (St. Thomas).
Beach Advisory (January 25, 2019)
Jan 25, 2019
Samples were not collected at the following beaches: All Beaches on St. Thomas & St. John. Stoney Ground on St. Croix. Therefore, the water quality of these beaches is unknown.
Beach Advisory (January 18, 2019)
Jan 18, 2019
Not considered to be safe for swimming or fishing: Vessup Bay (St. Thomas).
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