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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.
Tsunami Early Warning System – First 428 Project Obligated in the U.S. Virgin Islands
Mar 22, 2019
Beginning June 2019, the system will undergo a full refurbishment to replace and harden many of the key components damaged by the 2018 storms, Irma and Maria.
VITEMA Attends Meetings and Presentations in Puerto Rico
Mar 15, 2019
VITEMA visits Puerto Rico to learn about the status of the territory’s weather equipment and notification systems.
CARIBE WAVE 2019 and Live Test of the Territory’s Emergency Notification Systems was Successful
Mar 15, 2019
VITEMA and FEMA Collaborate on a Community Education Outreach Initiative on St. Croix
Mar 8, 2019
The team will be available at the following St. Croix locations from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily: Through March 9: Kmart Sunny Isles. March 12 to 16: Kmart/Sears Appliances Store. March 19 to 23: Kmart West (Frederiksted).
U.S. Virgin Islands Test of the Emergency Alert System
Mar 7, 2019
Live Test scheduled for March 14, 2019, at 10 am (AST).
Register Your Tsunami Preparedness Activities at TsunamiZone.org
Mar 6, 2019
Register at TsunamiZone.org/register to be counted with other participants, be listed on the website (optional), be an example to others, and to get e-mail updates.
U.S. Virgin Islands to Participate in CARIB WAVE 2019 Tsunami Warning Exercise
Feb 21, 2019
Set for March 14, 2019 at 10:00 AM.
UPDATE: Emergency Home Repair of the Virgin Islands (EHRVI) Program
Feb 13, 2019
All roof repairs and replacements must comply with the new Virgin Islands building codes that were updated in April 2018.
Temporary Closure of VITEMA Office on St. Croix
Feb 13, 2019
From 12:00 pm, Wednesday, February 13, 2019 to 10:00 am on Thursday, February 14, 2019
PSA 072 STEP Extension
Feb 4, 2019
Deadline extended until March 31, 2019.
Newsletter: St. Croix Long Term Recovery Group/VOAD
Jan 15, 2019
The St. Croix Long Term Recovery Group (LTRG) assists individuals and families as they recover from Hurricane Maria.
Governor Appoints Acting Agency Heads
Dec 27, 2018
Denise Lewis appointed as Acting Director of the Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Management Agency (VITEMA), Joyce Dore-Griffin as Acting Commissioner of the Virgin Islands Department of Tourism, and Jason Marsh as Acting Commissioner of the Virgin Islands Police Department
Temporary Closure of VITEMA Offices Territory Wide
Dec 14, 2018
The St. Croix offices of VITEMA will be temporarily closed during the hours of 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2018. The St. Thomas and St. John offices of VITEMA will be temporarily closed during the hours of 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm on Friday, December 21, 2018.
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