National Park Service Announces Availability Of 2016 Storm Refuge Permits For Hurricane Hole

ST. JOHN -- Permit applications for mariners wishing to register their vessel for mooring in Hurricane Hole during the 2016 hurricane season are now available, a press release issued by the National Park Service (N.P.S.) on Friday makes known. Vessel owners who were permitted to use a storm mooring in Hurricane Hole during 2015 and who wish to retain their storm mooring berth for the 2016 season may obtain an application here. Completed applications may be sent via e-mail ([email protected]), U.S. Mail, or delivered in person at the park visitor center between 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and must be received by the park by May 26, 2016, according to the release. Applications may be mailed to Virgin Islands National Park, 1300 Cruz Bay Creek, St John, VI 00830. The N.P.S. will issue a new permit upon receipt of the application and verification of the 2015 berth assignment. A drawing will be held for all open berths on June 4th, 2016, beginning at 9:00 a.m. at the pavilion in front o...