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VITEMA

@readyusvi

The Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Management Agency's mission is to coordinate response and recovery from all hazards and threats that impact the USVI.

 U.S. Virgin Islands
vitema.vi.gov
Joined May 2010
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We’re at the first stop of the 2022 Caribbean Hurricane Awareness Tour in St. Thomas with @NWSSanJuan, @readyusvi, and @53rdWRS, helping the US Virgin Islands get ready for hurricane season. Off to St. Croix this afternoon!
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So excited to listen to the Equity in Disasters panel at #NationalHurricaneConference, featuring the VI’s own Regina Browne, DD for Planning and Preparedness at @readyusvi!
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Attending #NationalHurricaneConference this week - impressive presentation today by @readyusvi and @UVI_edu outlining their plans for a Resilient #USVI
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Today is #CaribeWave 2022! Make sure you know your tsunami evacuation plan! Follow @readyusvi for tsunami preparedness tips year round.
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This Thursday, March 10th at 10 am, the #USVI will participate in #CaribeWave2022. Visit tsunamizone.org/caribewave to register your organization’s participants! Follow our social media and @readyusvi for tsunami preparedness tips.
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#KnowYourZone and join @readyusvi in Caribe Wave 2022, the U.S. Virgin Islands' largest tsunami preparedness drill at 10 a.m. AST, Thursday, March 10. 🌊 To register today, visit tsunamizone.org/register
Graphic of a person fleeing a tsunami wave running up a hill toward a house. Text: Tsunamis: If an earthquake occurs close to the shore, the first in a series of waves could reach the beach within minutes. Here’s what to do: Move to higher ground and away from water, Follow evacuation orders issues by local officials immediately, help neighbors who may require special assistance and save yourself, not your possessions. FEMA logo.

ALT Graphic of a person fleeing a tsunami wave running up a hill toward a house. Text: Tsunamis: If an earthquake occurs close to the shore, the first in a series of waves could reach the beach within minutes. Here’s what to do: Move to higher ground and away from water, Follow evacuation orders issues by local officials immediately, help neighbors who may require special assistance and save yourself, not your possessions. FEMA logo.

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AMBER ALERT: The VIPD St. Croix District is asking for the community’s assistance in locating 2-year-old Cataleya Lehlani Deberry, who was reported missing by family members. If you have seen Cataleya Lehlani Deberry or know her whereabouts, please contact police.
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The VIPD is asking for the St. Croix community’s assistance in locating 65-year-old Johnny E. Caines. If you have seen Johnny Caines, or know of his whereabouts, please call 911, the Criminal Investigation Bureau at (340) 778-2211, or Crime Stoppers USVI at (800) 222-TIPS.
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VITEMA, VI Fire Services, and @DPWUSVI will distribute sandbags for all residents from 10:00am-3:00pm on 8/5/21 and 8/6/21. Distribution will also take place on 8/7/21, at selected fire stations on each island from 9:00am-12:00 pm. For more info, visit vitema.vi.gov.
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We don’t know what other storms this hurricane season will bring us, but we can take steps to protect our property. 🌊🏡 Flood insurance can help your family recover faster after a disaster. Learn how it can protect the life you've built by visiting floodsmart.gov.
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Replying to @DhsUsvi
@DhsUsvi invites residents ages 60+ as well as persons with disabilities to submit their names to the Persons Disaster Registry to determine if they require emergency assistance during a man made or natural disaster. To register, please visit dhs.gov.vi today!
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Being informed is now easier than ever! Register for Alert VI today at vitema.vi.gov.
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Take some time during Hurricane Preparedness Week to update your hurricane sheltering plan. If necessary, identify someone, perhaps a friend or relative, who is in a more secure home and coordinate a plan with them. Be sure to account for your pets! #HurricanePrep #VINiceAndReady
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Replying to @fema
@Fema is partnering with @HHSGov to provide a virtual webinar series regarding the role of local governments during a federally declared emergency. Who should attend? The whole community is eligible to participate. Register today! bit.ly/3gGtmCr
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.@NicBrentUKCG and team visited @readyusvi to meet with Director Daryl Jaschen, @USCGSoutheast Lt Cdr Jan League and @femaregion2 liaison Mark Walters to address disaster preparedness and response, as well as the challenges posed by #climatechange.
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@readyusvi is hosting a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training on St. John this week, April 23-25! To register, contact VITEMA Outreach Coordinator Lisa James at (340) 715-6825 or (340) 774-2244. Learn more about CERT here: youtu.be/p_qgofopN2s
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Stay informed! Sign up for severe weather alerts and other emergency alerts from the Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Management Agency (@readyusvi) by clicking here: member.everbridge.net/892807… (4/4)
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The University of South Florida, VITEMA @readyusvi , VI Dept. of Health, NOAA NWS, the Puerto Rico Science, Technology & Research Trust, and more are partnering to research the 2021 Hurricane Season. Complete the survey online: bit.ly/2021hurricane4territo….
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Today we kick off National Public Safety Telecommunications Week.We celebrate our dedicated call takers & support staff for their unwavering commitment. They’re a vital lifeline & the first voice people hear. Thank you for keeping our Virgin Islands community & our police safe.
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Join us Tues, 2/9, 2 pm for Conversations w/@AARPVI. Catch live @AARPVI & @WTJX FB Pgs, AARPVI YouTube & rebroadcast Channel 12 Fri 8:30pm & Sun 2pm or Sat 93.1FM 11am. Episode: VITEMA-@readyusvi Dir. Daryl Jaschen. spr.ly/6017HeCIZ or YouTube: spr.ly/6018HeCIw
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