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Press releases, news, announcements, statements and other public information from VITEMA.
Beach Advisory (October 19, 2018)
Oct 19, 2018
Not considered to be safe for swimming or fishing: Halfpenny (St. Croix); Bluebeard’s, Lindquist, Sapphire (St. Thomas); Oppenheimer (St. John).
Beach Advisory (October 12, 2018)
Oct 12, 2018
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.
2018 NEMA Conference
Oct 5, 2018
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.
Beach Advisory (October 4, 2018)
Oct 4, 2018
SUMMARY Not considered to be safe for swimming or fishing: Bluebeard’s (St. Thomas)
Beach Advisory (September 28, 2018)
Sep 28, 2018
Not considered to be safe for swimming or fishing: Bluebeard’s and Coki Point (St. Thomas)
VITEMA Closely Tracking Tropical Storm Kirk
Sep 26, 2018
VITEMA advises residents of the U.S. Virgin Islands to prepare based on their current situation.
CERT Training
Sep 24, 2018
On Sept. 18th to 21st, 2018, VITEMA hosted a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training on St. Croix.
Beach Advisory (September 21, 2018)
Sep 21, 2018
Not considered to be safe for swimming or fishing, all in St. Thomas: Bluebeards, Bolongo Bay, Coki Point, Sapphire, Vessup Bay, Water Bay.
VITEMA Continues to Track Tropical Storm Isaac
Sep 12, 2018
Tropical Storm Isaac is expected to gradually weaken as it approaches the territory of the USVI.
2018 Hurricane Season Shelter Locations
Sep 8, 2018
Based on the event, VITEMA will determine which shelter locations will be opened to receive the public.
Beach Advisory (September 7, 2018)
Sep 7, 2018
Not considered safe for swimming or fishing: In St. Thomas, Coki Point. In St. John, Johnson’s Bay.
Temporary Closure of VITEMA Office on St. Thomas
Sep 6, 2018
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.
VITEMA Completes Investigation Into 9-1-1 Calls
Sep 4, 2018
The calls placed by Mr. Sprauve were not received or recorded in the 9-1-1 Emergency Call Centers.
Beach Advisory (August 31, 2018)
Aug 31, 2018
All beaches tested are considered safe for swimming or fishing.
Preparedness Tip of the Week - How to Prepare your Home and Property
Aug 27, 2018
The best time to prepare your household is when the sky is clear, and your weekend is free.
The VITEMA Office on St. Thomas, VI will be Temporarily Closed on Friday, August 24, 2018
Aug 23, 2018
Normal hours of operation will resume on Monday, August 27, 2018, at 8:00 AM.
Beach Advisory (August 17, 2018)
Aug 17, 2018
Not considered to be safe for swimming or fishing: Bluebeards, Secret Harbor, Water Bay (all in St. Thomas).
VITEMA & FEMA Have Partnered to Launch a Community Engagement and Preparedness Initiative; “Tip of the Week”
Aug 14, 2018
The USVI is predicted to experience an active season; therefore, now is the time to ensure you are prepared.
Beach Advisory (August 10, 2018)
Aug 10, 2018
Not considered to be safe for swimming or fishing: St. Thomas: Lindquist, Lindbergh Bay, and Water Bay. St. John: Cruz Bay.
Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen Visits St. Croix
Aug 4, 2018
Homeland Security visits to discuss the Territory’s ongoing recovery.
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