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Press releases, news, announcements, statements and other public information from VITEMA.
Vacancy: Emergency Operation Center Supervisor
Feb 24, 2020
Due date: March 4, 2020.
U.S. Virgin Islands to Participate in the Caribe Wave 2020 Tsunami Preparedness Drill
Feb 20, 2020
Caribe Wave 2020 tsunami preparedness and response drill is scheduled for March 19 at 9 a.m.
VITEMA Commends Residents for High Levels of Participation During Earthquake Town Hall Meetings
Feb 13, 2020
Over 460 residents participated in the town hall meetings across the territory.
VITEMA to Wrap Up its Series of Earthquake Preparedness Town Halls on St. John
Feb 10, 2020
VITEMA began hosting town hall meetings on St. Croix at the end of January which were continued in St. Thomas and Water Island last week.
VITEMA Town Hall Meetings to Continue on St. Thomas and Water Island
Feb 3, 2020
The community is invited to join us.
Beach Advisory (January 31, 2020)
Feb 1, 2020
Not considered to be safe for swimming or fishing: Coki Point (St. Thomas); Great Cruz Bay (St. John).
What Can I Do to Prepare for an Earthquake?
Jan 29, 2020
Disasters do not plan ahead, but we can.
Department of Health Closely Monitoring Coronavirus
Jan 28, 2020
The Department of Health is taking necessary steps to protect Virgin Islands residents.
VITEMA Town Hall Meetings to Continue on St. Croix and St. Thomas
Jan 27, 2020
The town hall meetings are only one step in creating a culture of emergency preparedness in the territory.
Beach Advisory (January 24, 2020)
Jan 24, 2020
Not considered to be safe for swimming or fishing: Frank Bay (St. John).
Lieutenant Governor Roach Advises Residents to Verify Their Earthquake Insurance Status
Jan 22, 2020
Advise: Do not exclude earthquake or windstorm/hurricane insurance coverage from your homeowner’s insurance policy.
VITEMA to Host Town Hall Meetings on St. Croix
Jan 21, 2020
VITEMA Director Jaschen will host earthquake preparedness town hall meetings on the island of St. Croix this week.
VITEMA to Continue Required Monthly Tests of the Territory’s EAS
Jan 14, 2020
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).
VITEMA Issues Tips as Nearby Earthquakes Continue
Jan 11, 2020
As nearby earthquakes continue to impact Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands remain on alert.
Beach Advisory (January 10, 2020)
Jan 10, 2020
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).
Anguilla Landfill Temporarily Closed Monday January 06
Jan 6, 2020
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.
VIWMA Team Monitoring Anguilla Landfill Fire That Is Currently Under Control
Jan 6, 2020
The Virgin Islands Fire Service (VIFS) was immediately on the scene along with VIWMA contractors and staff.
VITEMA Welcomes Two New Members to its Executive Team
Dec 19, 2019
Noel Smith as the Agency’s Assistant Director and Joseph Hodge as the Deputy Director of Operations.
Beach Advisory (December 6, 2019)
Dec 6, 2019
Not considered to be safe for swimming or fishing: Bluebeard’s, Lindbergh Bay, Sapphire, Secret Harbor, Vessup Bay, and Water Bay (St. Thomas).
UVI and VITEMA to host Public Meetings on Territorial Hazard Mitigation & Resiliency Plan
Nov 27, 2019
The community is invited to participate in meetings geared towards the development of the Territorial Hazard Mitigation & Resiliency Plan.
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