Weather Updates

Red Cross Establishes Helpline For Family Reunification; Ferry Service Between St. Thomas And St. John To Resume Soon

Below, find the latest update on post Hurricane Irma relief efforts, as made available by the government's Emergency Operations Center late Friday morning: The American Red Cross has established a helpline to aid with family reunification. The toll-free number is 1-800-RED-CROSS or 1-800-733-2767. To speak to an operator, choose option (1). At a briefing by the Emergency Operations Center, federal and local agencies were advised that the Cyril E. King airport in St. Thomas is being prepared to accept military shipments of relief supplies and personnel later today. It is among the top priorities of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the local government to open the air bridge that would support the needs of hurricane victims on St. Thomas, St. John and Water Island. The Water and Power Authority continues working to restore electricity at the airport. Another priority in the relief effort is to restore ferry boat and cargo service linking St. Thomas and St. John. Th...