Advise: Do not exclude earthquake or windstorm/hurricane insurance coverage from your homeowner’s insurance policy.

VITEMA Director Jaschen will host earthquake preparedness town hall meetings on the island of St. Croix this week.

On Wednesday, January 15, the Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Management Agency (VITEMA) will continue its Required Monthly Tests (RMTs) of the territory’s Emergency Alert System (EAS).

As nearby earthquakes continue to impact Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands remain on alert.

Solid waste haulers are advised that bin site and house to house refuse will be accepted at the Transfer Station while the top of the landfill will remain closed to minimize disruption to fire suppression activities.

The Virgin Islands Fire Service (VIFS) was immediately on the scene along with VIWMA contractors and staff.

Noel Smith as the Agency’s Assistant Director and Joseph Hodge as the Deputy Director of Operations.

The community is invited to participate in meetings geared towards the development of the Territorial Hazard Mitigation & Resiliency Plan.

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.

Temporarily closed during the hours of 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., today.

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.

Over 13,710 USVI residents joined the nation and participated in the Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drill hosted by VITEMA territory wide.

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 all residents, schools, businesses and communities to actively participate in the Great ShakeOut earthquake drills set for October 17 in the territory.

Governor Bryan Announces Closure of Government Operations, Schools on Tuesday; No Curfew Will Be Put Into Effect.

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.

Sandbags to be distributed on September 23rd to allow residents an opportunity to safely prepare homes ahead of Tropical Storm Karen.

Residents are advised to remain vigilant during these weather systems, and to continue individual assessments of emergency plans.

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.

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.