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Press releases, news, announcements, statements and other public information from VITEMA.
Department of Public Works to Issue Sandbags, Curfew Activated Territory-Wide
Aug 28, 2019
Curfew is in effect from 12 p.m. today, August 28, until 6 a.m. tomorrow, August 29.
Evacuation Shelters Opening Territory wide
Aug 28, 2019
St. Croix: Mars Hill Headstart, Frederiksted, and University of the Virgin Islands Great hall. St. Thomas: Knud Hansen Complex. St. John: Julius E. Sprauve School.
Department of Public Works to Issue Sandbags on St. Croix
Aug 27, 2019
Sandbags will be distributed in the St. Croix district from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. today.
10 Easy Preparedness Tips
Aug 26, 2019
Gather needed supplies for at least 10 days. Include items such as water, nonperishable food, batteries, flashlights and clothing.
Tropical Storm Dorian Public Advisory
Aug 26, 2019
The Division of Environmental Protection (DEP) anticipates negative environmental impacts caused by storm-water runoff.
Storm Preparation Guidelines for Boaters in the U.S. Virgin Islands
Aug 26, 2019
All boaters should begin to make necessary preparations as the remainder of the 2019 Hurricane Season begins to intensify.
VITEMA on Alert as Tropical Storm Dorian Moves Westward
Aug 25, 2019
TS Dorian is anticipated to pass south of the Territory on Wednesday or Thursday according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC).
Beach Advisory (August 23, 2019)
Aug 23, 2019
Not considered to be safe for swimming or fishing: Brewer’s Bay, Bluebeard’s, Water Bay (St. Thomas). Frank Bay, Great Cruz Bay (St. John).
Beach Advisory (August 16, 2019)
Aug 16, 2019
Not considered to be safe for swimming or fishing: Lindbergh Bay (St. Thomas).
VITEMA to Host Field Exercises with Puerto Rico and Local Stakeholders
Aug 13, 2019
The exercise will ensure agencies which have a vested stake in emergency services and urban search and rescue, among other things.
VITEMA Enlists the Community as Emergency Response Support
Aug 12, 2019
VITEMA is offering free Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training to the public on all three islands this month.
Beach Advisory (August 2, 2019)
Aug 2, 2019
Not considered to be safe for swimming or fishing: Coki Point, Vessup Bay, Water Bay (St. Thomas).
Department of Public Works is Prepared to Distribute Sandbags Ahead of Invest 96L
Aug 2, 2019
Residents are encouraged to continue to make preparations for the duration of the hurricane season which concludes on November 30th.
VITEMA Hosts Multi-Agency Table Top Exercise Ahead of the Peak of the Hurricane Season
Aug 2, 2019
The tabletop exercise will end on Friday, August 2nd.
VITEMA is Closely Tracking Invest 96L
Aug 2, 2019
Invest 96L is a low-pressure system producing a large area of disorganized showers and thunderstorms in the Atlantic Ocean.
Human Services Announces Territory’s Shelters for the 2019 Season
Jul 30, 2019
Shelters available for STT, STX, STJ and Water Island.
Beach Advisory (July 26, 2019)
Jul 26, 2019
All beaches are considered to be safe for swimming or fishing, except for Grapetree Bay & Princess (Condo Row) on St. Croix, and all St. John beaches where samples could not be collected (status unknown).
Temporary Closure of VITEMA Office on St. Croix
Jul 26, 2019
Temporarily closed from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Monday, July 29th and Tuesday, July 30th, 2019.
VITEMA to Begin Conducting Required Monthly Testing of the Integrated Public Alert & Warning System (IPAWS)
Jul 26, 2019
Schedule of the IPAWS.
FEMA, VITEMA and Houses of Worship Partner to Promote Resiliency
Jul 12, 2019
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