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Press releases, public notices, advisories and other public information from VITEMA.
Tip: Disability Capabilities
Jul 13, 2020
Disabled residents who need additional support in the face of an emergency will be greatly dependent on assistance from the community.
Tips: Financial Saving
Jul 6, 2020
Save for that rainy day.
Tip: Generators Need Love Too
Jun 29, 2020
Make sure your generator has been serviced and tested in advance.
Department of Human Services Announces Licensing Requirements and New Rules and Regulations for Re-Opening Child Care Programs and Summer Camps
Jun 26, 2020
All Child Care Operators are required to submit their re-opening plans to the Office of Child Care and Regulatory Services prior to re-opening on a larger scale.
Saharan Dust Event
Jun 22, 2020
From Tuesday, June 22, 8 AM AST through at least Thursday, June 24, with highest concentrations today through Tuesday evening.
Tip: Plan With Children Too
Jun 22, 2020
Make the planning a fun experience, so that during an event, they can remember what they learned.
Tip: Clear Debris During the Sunshine
Jun 15, 2020
Clear the yard now and relax later.
Tip: Take Care of Seniors
Jun 8, 2020
Make sure your elderly family members who live alone, are registered with the Department of Human Services Senior Disaster Registry.
Tip: Mental Health is Public Health
Jun 1, 2020
Remember your mental health and monitor your stress levels.
Tip: Have A Plan
May 25, 2020
It is time to review your plan.
Tip: Know Your Neighbors
May 18, 2020
In the event you need to evacuate during an emergency, you may need to depend on your them.
Tip: Be Prepared
May 11, 2020
Make sure your household is prepared with supplies for at least 10-days.
VITEMA Remains Focused on Risk Planning in the Territory
Apr 6, 2020
All risk planning for the 2020 Atlantic Hurricane Season remains uninterrupted during the Territory’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Beach Advisory (April 3, 2020)
Apr 3, 2020
Water quality standards for safe swimming or fishing are unknown due to the certifying laboratories’ COVID-19 modified schedule,
Beach Advisory (March 27, 2020)
Mar 27, 2020
Not considered to be safe for swimming or fishing: Princess Condo Row (St. Croix); Lindquist Beach, Water Bay (St. Thomas); Great Cruz Bay (St. John).
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT - VITEMA HOTLINE
Mar 26, 2020
Beginning March 26, VITEMA and territorial partners will be operating a special Hotline from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. 7 days per week to answer non-medical questions you may have on the COVID-19 (coronavirus) impact to the Territory.
VITEMA Announces Changes to In-Person Business Operations
Mar 24, 2020
Effective March 24, all in-person business operations, to include community access to VITEMA facilities territory wide, acceptance and processing of Curfew Pass Applications, and in-office appointments are suspended until after April 6, 2020.
VITEMA Welcomes Two New Members to its Executive Team
Mar 24, 2020
Ms. Barbara Petersen will serve as the Agency’s Assistant Director and Mr. Steve De Blasio will serve as the Deputy Director of Logistics.
VITEMA Cancels Upcoming Drills Over Mass Gathering Concerns
Mar 17, 2020
Caribe Wave Tsunami Drill and Operation Extra Credit: Active Shooter Exercise for high schools cancelled, both were scheduled for March 19.
Health Officials Announce First Confirmed Case of COVID-19 in the USVI
Mar 16, 2020
The territory’s first case is a resident with some recent international travel history to one of the five locations with widespread transmission of the disease.
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