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Press releases, public notices, advisories and other public information from VITEMA.
The VITEMA Office on St. Thomas, VI will be Temporarily Closed on Friday, August 24, 2018
Aug 23, 2018
Normal hours of operation will resume on Monday, August 27, 2018, at 8:00 AM.
Beach Advisory (August 17, 2018)
Aug 17, 2018
Not considered to be safe for swimming or fishing: Bluebeards, Secret Harbor, Water Bay (all in St. Thomas).
VITEMA & FEMA Have Partnered to Launch a Community Engagement and Preparedness Initiative; “Tip of the Week”
Aug 14, 2018
The USVI is predicted to experience an active season; therefore, now is the time to ensure you are prepared.
Beach Advisory (August 10, 2018)
Aug 10, 2018
Not considered to be safe for swimming or fishing: St. Thomas: Lindquist, Lindbergh Bay, and Water Bay. St. John: Cruz Bay.
Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen Visits St. Croix
Aug 4, 2018
Homeland Security visits to discuss the Territory’s ongoing recovery.
Beach Advisory (August 3, 2018)
Aug 3, 2018
Not considered to be safe for swimming or fishing: Coki Point, Lindquist, and Water Bay (all in St. Thomas).
Congressional Delegation Led by Nancy Pelosi Visits U.S. Virgin Islands
Jul 29, 2018
The purpose of the trip was to listen, learn and shine a light on the ongoing crisis.
Beach Advisory (July 20, 2018)
Jul 20, 2018
Not considered to be safe for swimming or fishing: Coki Point and Water Bay, both in St. Thomas.
Beach Advisory (July 13, 2018)
Jul 13, 2018
Not considered to be safe for swimming or fishing: St. Thomas: Bolongo Bay. St. John: Great Cruz Bay.
Governor Mapp Urges Residents to Take Weather Precautions
Jul 7, 2018
Hurricane Beryl, the first hurricane of the 2018 Atlantic hurricane season, weakened to a tropical storm and is expected to pass south of the Virgin Islands in the days ahead.
Beach Advisory (July 6, 2018)
Jul 6, 2018
All 13 sampled beaches meet water quality standards and are safe for swimming or fishing.
Beach Advisory (June 28, 2018)
Jun 28, 2018
Beaches not considered safe for swimming or fishing: St. Thomas: Coki Point, Water Bay, Sapphire, and Bolongo Bay. St. John: Great Cruz Bay. St. Croix: Rainbow, and Columbus Landing.
USVI Hurricane Recovery and Resiliency Task Force Concludes its Research
Jun 26, 2018
First draft of report to be published on July 20, 2018.
Beach Advisory (June 22, 2018)
Jun 22, 2018
Beaches that do not meet water quality standards: St. Thomas: Coki Point, Vessup Bay, Bluebeards.
Virgin Islands Road Projects are Prioritized
Jun 22, 2018
Governor Mapp met with V.I. Public Works Department personnel this week to prioritize planned road work and to review a list of ongoing and recently completed projects.
Governor Calls on FEMA to Release Funds, Assist in Sheltering Plans
Jun 19, 2018
Meeting to discuss advancing the rebuild and repair of Virgin Islands schools, hospitals and public housing, needed to protect residents in the event of a major storm this season.
U.S. Senate Committee Passes Extension of Disaster Unemployment Assistance
Jun 14, 2018
It provides an additional 26 weeks of disaster-related unemployment assistance for the USVI (totaling 52 weeks following the disaster declarations for Hurricanes Irma and Maria.)
Governor Mapp Lifts Jobs and Wage Freeze in U.S. Virgin Islands
Jun 1, 2018
As the U.S. Virgin Islands recovers from last year’s hurricanes, this job and wage thaw creates numerous opportunities to attract and retain necessary staff to assist in the Territory’s recovery.
Take Steps to Prepare for the 2018 Atlantic Hurricane Season Today
May 31, 2018
Friday, June 1, 2018 marks the official start of the 2018 Atlantic Hurricane Season, which ends on November 30, 2018, with the peak occurring between mid-August and late October.
Memorial Day Remains a Sacred Occasion in the USVI
May 24, 2018
Parades followed by brief ceremonies are planned for 9:30 a.m. Monday on both St. Thomas and St. Croix. The parade route begins at Bassin Triangle in Christiansted and at Western Cemetery in Charlotte Amalie.
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