Many residents haven't been to the beach in well over a month, as Hurricanes Irma and Maria brought along with them storm-water runoff that contaminated the waters. But in the Department of Planning and Natural Resources' latest b…
…Islanders at home and abroad helping USVI residents affected by Hurricanes Irma and Maria recover. These organizations have demonstrated unwavering support, raised untold amounts of money, and have shipped trailers of relief suppl…
…as it seeks ways to continue providing services in wake of Hurricanes Irma and Maria, which left the department's facilities damaged and in need of repairs. From 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. the St. Croix arm of D.O.H. will be providin…
…as a result of the major disaster declarations stemming from the hurricanes. FEMA will soon announce the opening of recovery centers in St. John, as well as additional centers in St. Croix and St. Thomas. Survivors with connectivi…
…Virgin Islanders who he deems troublemakers, and has said, following Hurricanes Irma and Maria, that the cantankerous should leave the territory on mercy cruises and flights. But no one has proven to be more cantankerous than the …
…system is more than 90% restored in both districts following the two hurricanes. On St. Thomas, water service has been interrupted to Contant Knolls housing community, Contant and surrounding areas. Crews are working to restore fa…
…to its facilities on St. Thomas, St. John and St. Croix, caused by Hurricanes Irma and Maria, will cost at least $51 million to rebuild. UVI said the West Hall Residence Hall, the MacLean Marine Center and the Reichhold Center for…
…island regions like the Caribbean withstand powerful storms like Hurricanes Irma or Maria. The Caribbean is also most vulnerable to hurricanes, which are predicted to gain in strength with each passing year because of global warmi…
ST. THOMAS -- Time is running out for Virgin Island hurricane survivors to sign up with Operation Blue Roof for free temporary roofing repairs to their homes. Friday, November 3, is the final day for residents on all U.S. Virgin I…
…are currently under repair due to extensive damages sustained during Hurricanes Irma and Maria. The Henry E. Rohlsen Airport terminal, which reopened to commercial traffic on October 5, is fully operational but is also being renov…
…clean up fallen lines, poles, transformers and other utility-owned hurricane debris. Efforts continue to identify debris sites on all islands. Potable Water System There are four days of emergency water storage on St. John; seven …
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