USVI Storm Strong, a hurricane hazard preparation program that brings together private and public partners to develop long-term, high-impact, community-focused hurricane preparation skills on Friday announced through a release fro…
…stem from damage an automated metering system sustained in the 2017 hurricanes. In the four years since the hurricanes, the system has neither been significantly repaired or replaced leading the public to lashing out frequently on…
…government and designed to mitigate damage from windstorms and hurricanes. The project's first phase is expected to be completed early 2022, according to WAPA head of communications Jean P. Greaux. “We have secured the permitting,…
…in the territory, according to the release. FEMA said since Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Maria made landfall in September 2017, the federal agency has obligated $3 billion through Public Assistance for emergency protective measure…
…and distribution operations. The move comes as the Atlantic Hurricane Season begins, with the takeover by Luma Energy set to last for at least 15 years under an agreement ratified by the Puerto Rico government and a federal contro…
…structures to serve as evacuation shelters for the 2021 Atlantic Hurricane Season, said DHS in a recently issued release. Evacuation shelters provide a space for persons to stay safe during the passing of a storm. As the lead emer…
…The decision to put your shutters up after being notified that a hurricane warning has been issued for the territory is a data driven decision. The National Hurricane Center uses a diverse set of data to decide when and where to d…
…Marine Debris Program to assist the territory recover from the 2017 hurricane season, DPNR said. Target vessels were identified by the department, but the selected contractors will also be removing marine debris surrounding the ve…
…Agency has lifted the manual draw requirement for funds related to Hurricanes Irma and Maria disaster recovery projects. The announcement is a victory for Mr. Bryan and the O.D.R., which was established by the governor in 2019 to …
…up to a better standard than they are currently being maintained." Hurricane Damage to cemeteries On the island of St. Croix, there are three public cemeteries: the Christiansted Public Cemetery, Frederiksted Public Cemetery, and …
…voted to amend Bill No. 33-0424 to strike language mentioning hurricane season as one of the reasons for the extension. "You can't include hurricane season. Hurricane season just isn't a state of emergency, so it's really laughabl…
…the damages to the electric system, and collection and disposal of hurricane-related debris. According to the release, Kupfer and management staff advised board members that the emergency line crews, and equipment will ensure imme…
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