…60 patients. The current trailer clinic at JFL “poses a risk for hurricane damage” and faces water supply and fire suppression challenges, Mr. Finch noted. The hospital’s management does, however, have a long-term plan to build a …
…a company that became well known in the USVI after the passage of Hurricanes Irma and Maria, came out to assist WAPA on St. Thomas, helping to get several feeders up and running. Mr. Knight said that WAPA offices would open on Fri…
…National Monument moorings are open. Those with vessels secured in Hurricane Hole have until Friday August 17 at 2pm to remove them, in keeping with the 72-hour time limit to remove vessels after a storm warning has been lifted. …
…waves — tropical ones, that is — as well as depressions, storms and hurricanes. This week, Sanaa Burke has appeared on Fox Weather three times in as many days to provide updates on storm damage across the territory. Currently pur…
…Tuesday night’s passage of tropical storm Ernesto, which is now a hurricane. V.I. Territorial Management Agency Director Daryl Jaschen noted that both St. Croix and St. Thomas districts were under a flash flood warning until noon…
…sandbags. Given that the approaching system is not expected to reach hurricane strength, shelters will not be opened. Mr. Jaschen also advised against driving or walking through flooded areas, cautioning that even a few inches of …
…potential direct or indirect impacts from the storm. The National Hurricane Center has advised all residents in the affected areas to closely monitor updates and follow local advisories. The next update from the NHC will be at 5:0…
…Territory continues to rebound from the recent impact of the 2017 hurricanes and the COVID-19 pandemic, our economic development team remains laser-focused on promoting business investment opportunities that exist in the USVI,” sa…
…Criswell visits St. Thomas to evaluate ongoing recovery efforts from Hurricanes Irma and Maria, discuss future disaster readiness with local officials, and reaffirm FEMA’s commitment to building a more resilient Virgin Islands
…with "deep regret." Since its response to assist the USVI following Hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017, Pafford said it has been dedicated to offering medical services, ensuring the health and well-being of the community. Medical p…
…understanding as we rebuilt the WIC facility following damages from hurricanes Irma and Maria," stated VI Health Commissioner Justa Encarnacion. "The new WIC building is finally fully furnished and equipped to support our staff an…
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