ST. CROIX, U.S. Virgin Islands – Seven years have passed since hurricanes Irma and Maria impacted the U.S. Virgin Islands, and FEMA remains steadfast in its commitment to provide financial assistance to the territory as it continues the rebuilding process. Long-term recovery requires continued coordination and collaboration among multiple federal and territorial partners.
News, Media & Events: Virgin Islands
Events
2024-06-20T08:00:00
2024-09-30T23:59:00
Important Date
Jun 20, 2024
Sep 30, 2024
Jun 20, 2024
- Sep 30, 2024
Important Date
FEMA manages the National Flood Insurance Program which includes more than 22,600 Participating Communities. This year, FEMA’s Floodplain Management Division is conducting a survey of the nation’s Floodplain Administrators who manage local floodplains for these jurisdictions. Survey findings will inform a five-year National Floodplain Administrators Training Strategy that will be coordinated by the Floodplain Management Division.
2024-09-05T17:00:00
2024-09-26T18:00:00
Virtual
Sep 5, 2024
Sep 26, 2024
Sep 5, 2024 EST
- Sep 26, 2024 6:00 p.m. EST
Virtual
Each week in September, the FEMA Technological Hazards Division (THD) Policy Section will host a lunch and learn session focused on a topic related to the Radiological Preparedness (REP) Program.
2024-09-17T09:00:00
2024-09-26T23:59:00
Important Date
Sep 17, 2024
Sep 26, 2024
Sep 17, 2024
- Sep 26, 2024
Important Date
The application period is now open for free Heritage Emergency and Response Training (HEART). This competitive application is open to participants from cultural heritage and first responder/emergency management organizations or agencies in the United States, U.S. territories, or Indian Country.
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
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The arrival of peak activity in the Atlantic hurricane season and the recent passage of Tropical Storm Ernesto through the U.S. Virgin Islands both underscore the importance of being ready for cyclonic events that could affect you and your family.
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FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance is available to the U.S. Virgin Islands to supplement response efforts due to emergency conditions resulting from Tropical Storm Ernesto beginning Aug. 13, 2024, and continuing.
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PDFs & Multimedia
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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.
Region 2 is Hiring – Make a Difference with FEMA General Descriptions
Environmental Assessment for Gov. Juan F. Luis North Parking Lot and Ancillary Structures, FEMA-DR-4340-VI, June 2023
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FEMA, the American Red Cross of the Virgin Islands and the Virgin Islands Department of Human Services participate in an evacuation sheltering functional drill May 24 at Educational Complex on St. Croix. FEMA/Yanique Parson
We Are FEMA - U.S. Virgin Islands Recovery Office
Staff gather at FEMA’s U.S. Virgin Islands Recovery Office in Christiansted on St. Croix in February 2023. FEMA/Angelique Smythe
We Are FEMA - U.S. Virgin Islands Area Recovery Office and Caribbean Area Office staff
FEMA U.S. Virgin Islands Area Recovery Office and Caribbean Area Office staff gather with Region 2 Deputy Regional Administrator Andrew D'Amora in April 2023 outside the Area Recovery Office on St. Thomas. FEMA/Eric Adams
Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for Virgin Islands Shoreline Protections, signed 12/20/2020