Partners in Preparedness
2026-02-14 - 2026-02-16 | Agricultural Fairgrounds
USVI Partners in Preparedness: Generating Community Awareness
JOIN US FOR A FREE COMMUNITY PREPAREDNESS EVENT!
All-hazards preparedness means being ready for any emergency – whether natural like hurricanes, earthquakes, and tsunamis, or human-caused like active shooter situations. Staying informed helps you know how to respond quickly and safely, potentially saving lives.
ALERT VI is the Territory’s mass-notification system. It provides life-saving alerts regarding natural disasters such as hurricanes.
St. Croix.
When: February 14-16, 2026
Where: Agricultural Fairgrounds
Stop by our tent for a free chance to win a brand new generator! Sponsored by Crowley, O’Neale’s Transport Inc., Cost.U.Less, and The Home Depot.

Third Thursday Tsunami Testing
2026-02-19 11:00 - 11:30 (Asia/Dubai)
THIRD THURSDAY TSUNAMI TESTING
Next Testing Date: Thursday, February 19, 2026
St. Croix District @ 11:00 am
St. Thomas District @11:15 am

Understanding & Using Text-to-911
2026-03-24 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax)
Understanding & Using Text-to-911
Awareness Training for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing Community
Hosted by:
Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Management Agency (VITEMA)
Office of the Territorial ADA Coordinator
ST. CROIX SESSION
Tuesday, March 24th
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Disability Rights Center of the Virgin Islands
(Frederiksted, Near Kmart)
This session is open to:

Deaf & Hard of Hearing community members
Family members
Caregivers
Advocates

ASL interpretation will be provided.
Virtual attendance available: tinyurl.com/T2911
For RSVP, transportation, or more information, contact:

(340) 473-1848
(340) 998-3571
ada@go.vi.gov
edidiong.utibe@go.vi.gov
julien.henley@go.vi.gov

Please RSVP as soon as possible — space is limited.
All accommodations must be requested at least 7 days prior.
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The Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Management Agency (VITEMA) and the Office of the Territorial ADA Coordinator are co-hosting a Deaf & Hard of Hearing Awareness Training focused on understanding and using Text-to-911.
The training will be held on March 24, 2026 at 6:00 PM at the Disability Rights Center of the Virgin Islands (DRCVI) in St. Croix.
This session is designed to educate the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community — as well as family members, caregivers, and community advocates — on how to properly use Text-to-911, when and how to send emergency text messages, and best practices for effective emergency communication. Attendees will also receive updates on local accessibility and emergency preparedness initiatives.
Transportation will be provided upon request.
For more information or to request transportation, please call 340-473-1848 or 340-998-3571, or email ada@go.vi.gov, julien.henley@go.vi.gov, or edidiong.utibe@go.vi.gov.
