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Central High School Closed November 19 Due to Reoccurrence of Gaseous Odor Impacting Campus
Nov 18, 2019
In response to the ongoing issue, an Incident Command System (ICS) has been stood up as professionals continue to work diligently to identify the source of the odor.
Temporary Closure of VITEMA Offices on St. Croix
Oct 18, 2019
Temporarily closed during the hours of 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., today.
Racetrack Gas Station Reopens Following Fuel Spill Cleanup
Oct 18, 2019
The Racetrack Gas Station located on the South-East end of St. John, on Southside Road, reopened for business Wednesday afternoon following a fuel spill on Monday morning.
VITEMA Conducts Live Test of EAS Capabilities as Part of Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drill
Oct 18, 2019
Over 13,710 USVI residents joined the nation and participated in the Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drill hosted by VITEMA territory wide.
U.S. Virgin Islands Test of the Emergency Alert System
Oct 3, 2019
On October 17, 2019, at 9 a.m. VITEMA, in coordination with FCC and FEMA, will conduct a LIVE Test of the territory’s Integrated Public Alert & Warning System (IPAWS) capabilities.
VITEMA Encourages Community Participation in Upcoming Earthquake Drill
Sep 27, 2019
VITEMA encourages all residents, schools, businesses and communities to actively participate in the Great ShakeOut earthquake drills set for October 17 in the territory.
Karen Downgraded to a Tropical Depression on Approach to the Territory; Heavy Rains, Winds Still Anticipated
Sep 23, 2019
Governor Bryan Announces Closure of Government Operations, Schools on Tuesday; No Curfew Will Be Put Into Effect.
Governor Bryan Announces 12 pm Closure of Schools - Government Offices Ahead of Tropical Storm Karen
Sep 23, 2019
The Governor ordered that all non-essential employees be dismissed at noon so they can make preparations for the storm’s impact on the Territory.
Department of Public Works to Issue Sandbags ahead of Tropical Storm Karen
Sep 22, 2019
Sandbags to be distributed on September 23rd to allow residents an opportunity to safely prepare homes ahead of Tropical Storm Karen.
VITEMA Remains on High Alert Through the 2019 Atlantic Hurricane Season
Sep 20, 2019
Residents are advised to remain vigilant during these weather systems, and to continue individual assessments of emergency plans.
Tropical Storm Jerry VIPA Advisory #1
Sep 18, 2019
The management of Crown Bay Marina on St. Thomas has notified VIPA that their marina will be closed to all vessels at 3 p.m. on September 19, 2019.
VITEMA Closely Monitors Tropical Depression on Course to the USVI
Sep 17, 2019
Tropical Depression Ten is forecasted to strengthen over the next serval days, however, the motion and direction is still difficult to assess at this time.
Advisory on Drinking Water Post Hurricane Dorian
Aug 29, 2019
Disinfect cisterns, store collected water in sterilized containers.
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.
Tropical Storm Dorian Public Advisory
Aug 26, 2019
The Division of Environmental Protection (DEP) anticipates negative environmental impacts caused by storm-water runoff.
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).
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.
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