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. During this maintenance period, the public may hear tsunami […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. Disaster Preparedness: Identifies local natural and man-made hazards and teaches you how to secure your home and family before, during, and after an […]
