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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:20260820T080000
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SUMMARY:Non-Profit Security Grant FY26
DESCRIPTION:Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) – FY 2026 \nVITEMA is announcing a new funding opportunity through the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) FY 2026\, administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security – Federal Emergency Management Agency (DHS-FEMA). The NSGP provides funding for target hardening and other physical security enhancements to nonprofit organizations at high risk of a terrorist attack. \nVITEMA serves as the State Administrative Agency (SAA) for this program in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Nonprofit organizations must apply through the VITEMA Grants Division\, which will compile and submit a final application package to FEMA for all territorial sub-applicants via FEMA GO. \nApplication Deadline: September 18\, 2026 \nApplicants are strongly encouraged to review the FY 2026 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) and Frequently Asked Questions document before applying. More information here. \nA complete application must include: \n\nA Vulnerability Assessment\nA Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)\, obtained through SAM.gov (not required at application\, but required prior to any subaward)\nThe completed FY26 NSGP Investment Justification (IJ) form — must be downloaded and completed in Adobe\, as it is not web-fillable\nA Mission Statement\nSelf-certification of organization type within the IJ (e.g.\, house of worship/religious entity\, secular medical or educational institution\, or other nonprofit)\, which is subject to verification by VITEMA and DHS/FEMA
URL:https://vitema.vi.gov/event/non-profit-security-grant-fy26/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260820T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260820T113000
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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:20260826T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260826T090000
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SUMMARY:Atlantic Hurricane Season Radio Talk Series with Neville James
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready for hurricane season? Tune in to Atlantic Hurricane Season Radio Talk on WTJX NPR every last Wednesday of the month at 8 AM as VITEMA Director Daryl Jaschen sits down with host Neville James to share critical information on preparing for\, responding to\, and recovering from tropical weather events. Stay informed. Stay prepared.
URL:https://vitema.vi.gov/event/atlantic-hurricane-season-radio-talk-series-with-neville-james/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260903T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260905T150000
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SUMMARY:Operation Blue Skies
DESCRIPTION:Operation Blue Skies – Sandbag Distribution\n3–5 September (Thursday–Saturday) \nVITEMA\, in coordination with DPW\, VIFEMS\, DHS\, and the Office of the Territorial ADA Coordinator\, will hold Operation Blue Skies\, a territory-wide sandbag distribution event ahead of hurricane season. Residents may pick up 6 sandbags per household (self-help; sandbags will be filled\, not empty). \nDistribution Sites & Times: \nDPW — Anna’s Hope\, Sub-Base\, Susannaberg \n\nThursday\, September 3: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm\nFriday\, September 4: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm\n\nDPW — Water Island \n\nSaturday\, September 12: 8:30 am (via barge) — 200 filled sandbags total\n\nVIFEMS — Grove Place\, Cotton Valley\, Omar Brown\, Tutu \n\nThursday\, September 3: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm\nFriday\, September 4: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm\nSaturday\, September 5: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm\n\nDHS / ADA — Seniors Unable to Leave Home\nCall (340) 514-9513\, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm \n\nReservations: Tuesday\, August 18 – Friday\, August 21\nHome Delivery: Wednesday\, August 26 – Friday\, August 28
URL:https://vitema.vi.gov/event/operation-blue-skies/
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