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Press releases, public notices, advisories and other public information from VITEMA.
Preparedness Tip of the Week - Always Be Ready for an Emergency
Nov 14, 2018
Be informed, make and practice your plan, and save for an emergency
VITEMA Closely Monitoring Tropical Weather System
Nov 11, 2018
Satellite data indicate that a tropical wave located several hundred miles east of the Lesser Antilles is gradually becoming better defined and continues to produce strong gusty winds mainly to the east of the disturbance.
Storm Water - Beach Advisory
Nov 9, 2018
DPNR anticipates that negative environmental impacts will be caused by storm-water runoff.
Beach Advisory (November 2, 2018)
Nov 2, 2018
Not considered to be safe for swimming or fishing: Hull Bay and Water Bay (St. Thomas); Cruz Bay and Oppenheimer (St. John).
Beach Advisory (October 26, 2018)
Oct 26, 2018
Not considered to be safe for swimming or fishing: Stoney Ground, Princess Condo Row and Grapetree Bay on St. Croix.
Tips on Identifying Suspicious Packages
Oct 25, 2018
Suspicious packages could be delivered to your home or workplace, so it is good practice to be vigilant and aware of what to do.
Beach Advisory (October 19, 2018)
Oct 19, 2018
Not considered to be safe for swimming or fishing: Halfpenny (St. Croix); Bluebeard’s, Lindquist, Sapphire (St. Thomas); Oppenheimer (St. John).
Beach Advisory (October 12, 2018)
Oct 12, 2018
Not considered to be safe for swimming or fishing: Bluebeard’s and Water Bay in St. Thomas. Cruz Bay, Frank Bay, Johnson Bay and Oppenheimer in St. John.
2018 NEMA Conference
Oct 5, 2018
The VITEMA Director participated in the National Emergency Management Association (NEMA) 2018 Conference held in Savannah, GA which began on Oct. 1, 2018.
Beach Advisory (October 4, 2018)
Oct 4, 2018
SUMMARY Not considered to be safe for swimming or fishing: Bluebeard’s (St. Thomas)
Beach Advisory (September 28, 2018)
Sep 28, 2018
Not considered to be safe for swimming or fishing: Bluebeard’s and Coki Point (St. Thomas)
VITEMA Closely Tracking Tropical Storm Kirk
Sep 26, 2018
VITEMA advises residents of the U.S. Virgin Islands to prepare based on their current situation.
CERT Training
Sep 24, 2018
On Sept. 18th to 21st, 2018, VITEMA hosted a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training on St. Croix.
Beach Advisory (September 21, 2018)
Sep 21, 2018
Not considered to be safe for swimming or fishing, all in St. Thomas: Bluebeards, Bolongo Bay, Coki Point, Sapphire, Vessup Bay, Water Bay.
VITEMA Continues to Track Tropical Storm Isaac
Sep 12, 2018
Tropical Storm Isaac is expected to gradually weaken as it approaches the territory of the USVI.
2018 Hurricane Season Shelter Locations
Sep 8, 2018
Based on the event, VITEMA will determine which shelter locations will be opened to receive the public.
Beach Advisory (September 7, 2018)
Sep 7, 2018
Not considered safe for swimming or fishing: In St. Thomas, Coki Point. In St. John, Johnson’s Bay.
Temporary Closure of VITEMA Office on St. Thomas
Sep 6, 2018
The St. Thomas offices of VITEMA, located in Nisky, will be temporarily closed during the hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm on Friday, September 7, 2018.
VITEMA Completes Investigation Into 9-1-1 Calls
Sep 4, 2018
The calls placed by Mr. Sprauve were not received or recorded in the 9-1-1 Emergency Call Centers.
Beach Advisory (August 31, 2018)
Aug 31, 2018
All beaches tested are considered safe for swimming or fishing.
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