From traditions such as decorating a dried century plant, to stringing ornaments and lights around an inkberry tree or a modern flair to dazzling decorations on an imported North American pine – many of us enjoy the glow of the holidays. It’s a festive time of year. Whether listening to “Ma Ma bake your Johnny Cake” by Stanley and the Ten Sleepless Knights or gathering with family for an Old Time Crucian Christmas, the holidays present a great time to unwind from everyday life. Though we must not let our guard down when it comes to safety.
News, Media & Events: Virgin Islands
Preparedness Tips
A few inches of water in a 1,000-square foot home could cost more than $10,000 in repairs and replacement of personal possessions. Homeowner’s insurance doesn’t cover most floods. Learn more about flood insurance.
Press Releases and Fact Sheets
From mashed potato stuffing to turkey or curry goat to leftovers, everyone has a favorite Caribbean Thanksgiving dinner menu. As you plan your holiday meal, follow these turkey tips from FEMA and the Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Management Agency. They will help you keep your Thanksgiving dinner delicious and safe.
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Several community partners across the U.S. Virgin Islands will be able to strengthen their safety and security with grants from FEMA. In total, just over $1 million was awarded to houses of worship and community organizations through a competitive application process. These grants will fund structural enhancements to protect these institutions from threats.
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PDFs & Multimedia
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United States Virgin Islands — Risk Rating 2.0 — State Profile 2025
United States Virgin Islands — Risk Rating 2.0 — ZIP Code Breakdown 2025
United States Virgin Islands — Risk Rating 2.0 — County Breakdown 2025
Virgin Islands; FEMA-4841-DR
Report on Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) information for FEMA-4841-DR; Virgin Islands as a result of Tropical Storm Ernesto during the period of August 13-16, 2024.
Programmatic Environmental Assessment for U.S. Virgin Islands Stormwater Improvement Projects in St. Croix, St. Thomas, and St. John, January 2025
National Weather Service Maps - Hurricanes Irma and Maria 2017
Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for Coastal Resiliency in Alabama, Florida, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, signed 11/17/2023
Region II 2022 Preparedness and Resilience Catalog
Public Assistance Alternative Procedures Guide for Permanent Work for FEMA-4340-VI
This document provides guidance to FEMA, the Recipient, and Subrecipients for implementing PAAP for permanent work under FEMA-4340-DR-VI. It describes the scope and limitations of the alternative procedures; describes changes to the aspects of the PA Program to which these procedures apply; identifies responsibilities for certain activities; and identifies timelines for key actions and decisions. It does not describe steps for all processes PAAP affects. FEMA field staff will develop procedures for implementation in consultation with USVI.
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