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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.
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.
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
FEMA, VITEMA y las casas de adoración unen sus esfuerzos para promover la resiliencia
Jul 11, 2019
VITEMA Stands in Solidarity with California, Urges U.S. Virgin Islands Residents to Prepare
Jul 9, 2019
VITEMA urges residents to begin earthquake preparedness initiatives today by having an earthquake readiness plan in place.
Department of Human Services Announces Primary Shelters for 2019 Hurricane Season
May 31, 2019
The goal is to provide safe, temporary accommodation for a significant number of residents and visitors who are threatened by an impending storm, or are displaced or homeless after a disastrous event.
Before the Storm: VITEMA and FEMA Meet to Assess Preparedness Efforts
May 31, 2019
VITEMA and FEMA are currently working to assess and support the territory’s ability to respond to a wide-range of disasters that may impact the USVI.
VITEMA Employees of the Year
May 30, 2019
Congratulations Garry Green (St. Croix) and Jeniene Hobson (St. Thomas/St. John)!
Applications Currently Being Accepted - Regional Youth Preparedness Council
May 29, 2019
The application is now available online and will be open until August 31, 2019.
VITEMA Currently Accepting Curfew Pass Applications
May 29, 2019
For applications and completion instructions, download the Curfew Pass Application under Special Forms on the Key Documents and Reports page of this website.
V.I. Department of Human Services Announces Shelter Plans for the 2019 Hurricane Season
May 23, 2019
The Department of Human Services will open 2 (two) shelters on St. Croix, 2 (two) on St. Thomas, 1 (one) on St. John, and 1 (one) on Water Island.
Governors Bryan, Rosselló meet in Puerto Rico
Mar 27, 2019
Governors Bryan and Roselló discussed the ongoing recovery efforts in Puerto Rico and the USVI, and preparedness efforts ahead of the 2019 Atlantic Hurricane season.
Governor Bryan, VITEMA Director Visit FEMA Distribution Center in Puerto Rico Ahead of Hurricane Season
Mar 26, 2019
Governor Bryan and VITEMA Director Nominee Daryl Jaschen met with FEMA officials to discuss the supply chain logistics process and the requirements for coordination between FEMA and the Virgin Islands government ahead of hurricane season.
Governor Bryan Names Director of VITEMA
Mar 22, 2019
VI National Guard Veteran, Col. Daryl Jaschen, named Director of VITEMA.
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