The purpose of the project is to improve the resiliency of the shorelines of St. Thomas to reduce damages from future storms.

Deputy Director Browne started at VITEMA in 2018 and was instrumental in the success, approval, and implementation of several plans.

DPNR advises the public to use caution when using the coastal waters and all beaches throughout the Territory until further notification.

Not considered safe for swimming or fishing: Great Cruz Bay on St. John. Coki Point on St. Thomas. Grapetree, Shoy’s, and Princess (Condo Row) on St. Croix.

Two-day Hazard Mitigation virtual workshop on November 5, and November 6.

Note considered safe for swimming or fishing: Great Cruz Bay on St. John.

Not considered safe to swim or fish: Hull Bay, and Brewer’s Bay on St. Thomas. Great Cruz Bay on St. John. Chenay Bay on St. Croix.

Secret Harbor on St. Thomas is not considered safe for swimming or fishing.

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29 designated beaches in St. Thomas and St. Croix were verified, and meet water quality standards and are considered safe for swimming and fishing.

Bluebeard’s Beach in St. Thomas does not meet water quality standards, and therefore is not considered safe for swimming or fishing.

Not considered to be safe for swimming or fishing: Johnson Bay on St. John.

All beaches (except for Columbus Landing on St. Croix, water quality unknown) are safe for swimming or fishing.

St. Croix & St. Thomas: Friday Sep 18, 2020. St. John: Friday Sep 25, 2020.

ALL BEACHES MEET WATER QUALITY STANDARDS AND ARE SAFE FOR SWIMMING OR FISHING.

ALL BEACHES MEET WATER QUALITY STANDARDS AND ARE SAFE FOR SWIMMING OR FISHING.

The updated outlook calls for 19-25 named storms, of which 7-11 will become hurricanes.

Have a plan to take care of your other family members, your pets.

Disabled residents who need additional support in the face of an emergency will be greatly dependent on assistance from the community.

Save for that rainy day.