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CARIBE WAVE is the annual tsunami exercise of the Intergovernmental Coordination Group for the Tsunami and Other Coastal Hazards Warning System for the Caribbean and Adjacent Regions (ICG/CARIBE-EWS) of the [...]

St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands – The Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Management Agency (VITEMA) announces the retirement of Deputy Director of Grants Management Florecita Brunn, who has dedicated 30 years [...]

St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands – The Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Management Agency (VITEMA) announces the retirement of Deputy Director of Administration and Finance Winston Simon, who has dedicated 30 [...]

Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands – The Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Management Agency (VITEMA) is advancing its technological capabilities to better serve and protect the community. On Tuesday, November 4th, [...]

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Management Agency (VITEMA) invites all residents, businesses, schools, and organizations throughout the U.S. Virgin Islands to participate in The Great ShakeOut, [...]

Program Moved Up One Week Due to Tropical Storm Erin Projections ST. CROIX, USVI – The Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Management Agency (VITEMA) announces the successful completion of Operation Blue [...]

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – FEMA and the Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Management Agency urge you to review and update your emergency preparedness measures with the arrival of peak tropical cyclonic [...]

Sandbag Distribution Moved to August 14-16, 2025 ST. CROIX, USVI – Due to the projected impact of Tropical Storm Erin on the U.S. Virgin Islands, the Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency [...]

ST. CROIX, V.I. – The Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Management Agency (VITEMA) is calling on all residents to prepare immediately for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, which begins June 1st. [...]