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VITEMA Says It's Monitoring Weather System And Floods Impacting USVI

The Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Management Agency (VITEMA) said on Thursday that it's closely monitoring the tropical weather system currently impacting the U.S. Virgin Islands. The rain has caused flooding territory-wide. “My staff and I are continuing to work closely with our partners at the National Weather Service located in San Juan, PR to ensure we receive real-time updates on the progress of the weather; which is expected to continue to impact the territory into the weekend,” said VITEMA Director Mona Barnes. “The Mapp-Potter administration is evaluating the effects of this torrential rain and flooding. We will continue to take the proper steps to ensure the required assistance and support is provided to the people of the Virgin Islands.” VITEMA said its staff will continue to monitor all phone lines and media platforms for reports of flooding and other emergencies affecting U.S. Virgin Islands residents. Today, the agency facilitated a telephone conference with te...