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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260820T110000
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SUMMARY:Third Thursday Tsunami Siren Test
DESCRIPTION:VITEMA will conduct its monthly tsunami siren test across the U.S. Virgin Islands. These tests ensure the territory’s early warning system remains operational and that residents and visitors are familiar with the alert sound. Testing Schedule St. Croix — 11:00 AM St. Thomas & St. John — 11:15 AM If you hear the sirens outside of the scheduled test time\, treat it as a real emergency — move to higher ground immediately and follow guidance from VITEMA and local authorities.
URL:https://vitema.vi.gov/event/third-thursday-tsunami-siren-test/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260814T080000
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SUMMARY:CERT Class St. Croix
DESCRIPTION:The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Basic Training is a hands-on educational course that teaches everyday citizens vital disaster response and life-saving skills for when professional first responders are overwhelmed or delayed. \nDisaster Preparedness: Identifies local natural and man-made hazards and teaches you how to secure your home and family before\, during\, and after an event \nFire Safety & Suppression: Covers fire chemistry\, identifying fire hazards\, safely using a fire extinguisher\, and putting out small\, manageable fires \nDisaster Medical Operations (Parts 1 & 2): Teaches simple triage (sorting patients by injury severity)\, opening airways\, controlling heavy bleeding\, treating shock\, performing head-to-toe assessments\, and setting up clean treatment areas \nLight Search and Rescue: Explains how to size up structural damage\, plan safe search techniques\, safely remove debris\, and lift or extricate victims without risking your own safety \nTeam Organization & Disaster Psychology: Introduces basic command structures (like the Incident Command System) to organize spontaneous volunteers\, alongside coping with the psychological stress experienced by victims and rescuers. \nFinal Disaster Simulation: A practical\, live exercise where participants work as a team to test their new rescue\, medical\, and fire-suppression skills. \nClick the link below to apply for the course\, after you fill out the course\, please email to certusvi@vitema.vi.gov: \ncert-form-english.pdf \n  \n 
URL:https://vitema.vi.gov/event/cert-class-st-croix/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260812T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260812T170000
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SUMMARY:Hurricane Awareness Course AWR 343 St. Croix
DESCRIPTION:This eight-hour awareness-level course provides emergency managers\, first responders\, and community members across all sectors with a basic understanding of the latest knowledge in hurricane science\, forecasting\, warning\, and preparedness. This course enhances the ability of state/local decision-makers to identify and describe the hazards associated with hurricanes and to better prepare for and mitigate the impacts of high winds\, heavy rain\, and storm surge. This course is presented as an awareness-level course\, which means that a successful participant in the course shall be able to identify and recognize the hazards associated with hurricanes and take necessary steps to prepare. \nTo register for St. Croix Course: \nRegister for Hurricane Awareness (AWR-343) delivery # 4410 in Christiansted\, U.S. Virgin Islands \nUse Code: 28170
URL:https://vitema.vi.gov/event/hurricane-awareness-awr-343-st-croix/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260810T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260810T170000
DTSTAMP:20260803T171310Z
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SUMMARY:Hurricane Awareness Course AWR 343 St. Thomas
DESCRIPTION:This eight-hour awareness-level course provides emergency managers\, first responders\, and community members across all sectors with a basic understanding of the latest knowledge in hurricane science\, forecasting\, warning\, and preparedness. This course enhances the ability of state/local decision-makers to identify and describe the hazards associated with hurricanes and to better prepare for and mitigate the impacts of high winds\, heavy rain\, and storm surge. This course is presented as an awareness-level course\, which means that a successful participant in the course shall be able to identify and recognize the hazards associated with hurricanes and take necessary steps to prepare. Individuals advised to take this course are: Private Sector/Corporate Security and Safety\, Public Works\, Public Health\, Citizen/Community Volunteer among other government officials.  \nTo register for St. Thomas Course: \nRegister for Hurricane Awareness (AWR-343) delivery # 4409 in St. Thomas\, U.S. Virgin Islands \nUse Code: 09278 \n 
URL:https://vitema.vi.gov/event/hurricane-awareness-course-awr-343-st-thomas/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260707T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260712T170000
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SUMMARY:Scheduled Tsunami Siren Maintenance Begins July 8th in the St. Thomas/St. John/Water Island District
DESCRIPTION:The Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Management Agency (VITEMA) advises residents and visitors that scheduled maintenance and repairs will be conducted on tsunami warning sirens throughout the St. Thomas\, St. John\, and Water Island District beginning Wednesday\, July 8\, 2026\, and continuing through Saturday\, July 11\, 2026. \nDuring this maintenance period\, the public may hear tsunami warning sirens being activated as technicians inspect\, test\, and repair the system to ensure it remains fully operational and ready to alert the community during an actual emergency. \nIf you hear a tsunami siren during this period\, it is part of the scheduled maintenance and is NOT an emergency. No protective action is required. \nVITEMA appreciates the public’s patience and understanding as these essential repairs are completed. Routine maintenance is a critical part of ensuring the Territory’s tsunami warning system remains reliable and capable of providing timely alerts when they matter most. \nResidents with questions may contact VITEMA at 340-773-2244 or 340-774-2244. \nThank you for your cooperation as we continue working to strengthen emergency preparedness across the U.S. Virgin Islands.
URL:https://vitema.vi.gov/event/scheduled-tsunami-siren-maintenance-begins-tomorrow-in-the-st-thomas-st-john-water-island-district/
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