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VITEMA Begins Installation of Tsunami Warning Sirens Territory-wide
Apr 8, 2021
In partnership with American Signal Corporation, new tsunami siren installation started on Tuesday, April 6th, 2021.
Regina Browne Named Deputy Director of Planning and Preparedness
Nov 16, 2020
Deputy Director Browne started at VITEMA in 2018 and was instrumental in the success, approval, and implementation of several plans.
VITEMA and UVI to Host Hazard Mitigation Workshop
Nov 4, 2020
Two-day Hazard Mitigation virtual workshop on November 5, and November 6.
Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands Evacuation Survey
Oct 16, 2020
Fill out a short online survey to help emergency personnel.
Blue Roof Sheeting Distribution
Sep 18, 2020
St. Croix & St. Thomas: Friday Sep 18, 2020. St. John: Friday Sep 25, 2020.
'Extremely Active' Hurricane Season Possible for the Atlantic Basin
Aug 6, 2020
The updated outlook calls for 19-25 named storms, of which 7-11 will become hurricanes.
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.
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.
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.
VIPA Confirms That Coast Guard Denied Entry to Grandeur of the Sease Cruise Ship
Mar 12, 2020
The ship’s request to berth was denied by the Coast Guard in the interest of public health safety for the residents of the USVI.
VITEMA to Host Multi-Agency Active Shooter Drill in the Territory
Mar 2, 2020
Two-day active shooter drill for select schools in the territory beginning on March 19 at 1 p.m.
Vacancy: Emergency Operation Center Supervisor
Feb 24, 2020
Due date: March 4, 2020.
U.S. Virgin Islands to Participate in the Caribe Wave 2020 Tsunami Preparedness Drill
Feb 20, 2020
Caribe Wave 2020 tsunami preparedness and response drill is scheduled for March 19 at 9 a.m.
VITEMA Commends Residents for High Levels of Participation During Earthquake Town Hall Meetings
Feb 13, 2020
Over 460 residents participated in the town hall meetings across the territory.
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