Virgin Islands Hurricane Maria

Recovery Advisories

FEMA building scientists have created a new series of Recovery advisories to show homeowners, contractors, builders and others techniques to make structures more wind and flood resistant.

Damage to structures from hurricanes Maria and Irma could have been prevented or significantly reduced with different construction techniques. Applying the lessons and ideas in these advisories can help people and communities be better prepared for the next hurricanes, able to recover faster and at less expense.

Download Hurricane Irma and Maria USVI Recovery Advisories:

RA 1 - USVI - Rebuilding Your Flood-Damaged House

RA 2 - USVI - Attachment of Rooftop Equipment in High-Wind Regions

RA 3 - USVI - Installation of Residential Corrugated Metal Roof Systems

RA 4 - USVI - Design, Installation and Retrofit of Doors Windows and Shutters

RA 5 -  Rooftop Solar Panel Attachment: Design, Installation, and Maintenance

How to Help

Thank you for your interest in helping the survivors of Hurricane Irma and Maria in the U.S. Virgin Islands. To help people affected by the hurricanes, visit @nvoad’s page for a listed of trusted organizations.

To make the most of your contributions, please follow our guidelines to learn the most effective and safest ways to donate cash, goods, or time following a disaster.

Helping Children Cope

Children may cope more effectively with a disaster when they feel they understand what is happening and what they can do to help protect themselves, their family, and friends. Here’s how you can help them cope.