Sandbag Deliveries Announced for Seniors and Physically-Challenged Amidst Developing Tropical System

In a collaborative effort, the V.I. Territorial Emergency Management Agency (VITEMA), VI Fire & Emergency Medical Services (VIFEMS), and the VI Department of Public Works (VIDPW) will begin distributing sandbags to homebound, physically challenged, and senior residents throughout the territory, Government House has announced. This initiative will take place on Thursday, August 1st, and Friday, August 2nd. Special care home delivery will be available to eligible seniors and disabled residents who live alone, are unable to pick up sandbags, and are registered with the VI Department of Human Services’ Emergency Assistance Senior/Disabled Registry. Eligible residents who need the six sandbags delivered are asked to contact the following hotline numbers from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Monday, July 29th, and Tuesday, July 30th: St. Thomas/St. John: (340) 715-6935 St. Croix: (340) 713-6825 If the numbers above are busy, residents can call the ADA coordinator's office at (340) 998-3571...