The Field Leadership Directorate, within the Office of Response and Recovery at FEMA, is searching for experienced disaster management leaders for the launch of a new National Incident Management Assistance Team (IMAT) focused on Homeland Security Incidents. This team will be tasked with responding to incidents that fall outside of the authorities of the Stafford Act but require a coordinated federal or DHS response.
News, Media & Events: Virgin Islands
Events
2022-12-07T23:00:00
2023-12-08T00:00:00
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Dec 7, 2022
Dec 8, 2023
Dec 7, 2022 EST
- Dec 8, 2023 12:00 a.m. EST
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Federal Resume Workshop - West Coast
Monthly Zoom presentation provided by FEMA Webinars will be every First Wednesday of each month.
Topics Include:
FEMA Overview
Federal Resume Writing Tips
Navigating USAJobs
Additional Resources
2023-01-31T19:00:00
2023-01-31T20:00:00
Virtual
Jan 31, 2023
Jan 31, 2023
Jan 31, 2023 EST
- Jan 31, 2023 8:00 p.m. EST
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Join us for a community of practice event and live demonstration of the Resilience Analysis and Planning Tool (RAPT),
2023-01-31T19:00:00
2023-01-31T20:00:00
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Jan 31, 2023
Jan 31, 2023
Jan 31, 2023 EST
- Jan 31, 2023 8:00 p.m. EST
Virtual
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Grant Programs Directorate (GPD) invites all potential HSGP applicants and sub-applicants (inclusive of the State Homeland Security Program, Urban Area Security Initiative, and Operation Stonegarden) to participate in one of the upcoming technical assistance webinars regarding the fiscal year (FY) 2023 HSGP. The FY 2023 HSGP will provide $1.12 billion in funding support to state, local, and territorial governments for security-related activities to prevent, prepare for, protect against, and respond to terrorist attacks.
Preparedness Tips
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Press Releases and Fact Sheets
Fact Sheets | January 10, 2023Before the water began to recede and the winds grew silent in 2017, one phrase stood out above the rest to symbolize recovery – “VI Strong.” This expression not only reflects the spirit of Virgin Islanders but also captures the recovery efforts over the past five years. Building “VI Strong” means using resources to not only rebuild what was lost but building back stronger and more resilient to protect against future disasters.
Press Release | October 7, 2022-- Soon after hurricanes Irma and Maria swept through the territory in 2017, members of local community groups, faith-based, community-based organizations and nongovernmental organizations collaborated to establish long-term recovery groups on St. Croix, St. John and St. Thomas. Long-term recovery groups are responsible for helping address unmet needs of eligible disaster survivors after they have maximized state and federal funds available to them.
Press Release | January 10, 2023PDFs & Multimedia
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Draft Programmatic Environmental Assessment for U.S. Virgin Islands Housing Actions, December 2022
- Dec 16, 2022
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Home on St. John in USVI that has been retrofitted against high winds
This home in Pine Peace on St. John received roll-down shutters to withstand storm-force winds. The St. John Community Foundation was awarded $7 million from FEMA to harden the roofs, windows and doors of 97 homes on the island to better withstand winds and rains. FEMA/Eric Adams
- Oct 18, 2022
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Long-Term Recovery Groups Are Still Active in the U.S. Virgin Islands
Delia Richardson, Executive Director for Community Engagement for the St. Croix Long Term Recovery Group, and Aaron VanDoren, U.S. Virgin Islands FEMA Integration Team lead, engage with the audience in May 2022 during a disaster preparedness event at First Assembly of God on St. Croix. Submitted Photo
- Oct 5, 2022
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Floodplain Management Educates Virgin Islanders on Flood Risk
FEMA hosts a Base Flood Elevation course in May 2022 instructed by Strategic Alliance for Risk Reduction's Rebecca Croft at the University of the Virgin Islands Albert A. Sheen campus on St. Croix. The training was held for the Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Management Agency, Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority, Virgin Islands Department of Planning and Natural Resources and other guests. FEMA/Melissa Griffith
- Oct 4, 2022
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Governor Juan F. Luis Hospital
FEMA has obligated $111.4 million for a 101-bed temporary structure at the Governor Juan F. Luis Hospital on St. Croix. The hospital’s main structure was damaged by Hurricane Maria in September 2017. FEMA/K.C. Wilsey
- Sep 30, 2022
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Composite Power Poles Line
Composite power poles line the landscape in June on Midland Road on St. Croix. The V.I. Water and Power Authority plans to install 8,584 composite poles across the territory that are made to better withstand hurricane-force winds. FEMA has approved nearly $721.7 million for permanent repairs to electrical distribution systems and substations on St. Thomas, St. John, St. Croix and Water Island. FEMA/K.C. Wilsey
- Sep 28, 2022
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Installation of an Electrical Transformer Pad in Cruz Bay on St. John
Workers compact the ground in February for the installation of an electrical transformer pad in Cruz Bay on St. John. The V.I. Water and Power Authority plans to make St. John’s power grid more resilient with the burying of electrical lines in Cruz Bay. FEMA/Eric Adams
- Sep 28, 2022
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Hurricane repairs began in March at the Elaine I
Hurricane repairs began in March at the Elaine I. Sprauve Library & Museum in Cruz Bay on St. John. The library, which is managed by the V.I. Department of Planning and Natural Resources, was damaged during hurricanes Irma and Maria in September 2017. FEMA is providing $271,200 for the building's repairs. FEMA/Eric Adams
- Sep 27, 2022
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The Virgin Islands Department of Sports,
The Virgin Islands Department of Sports, Parks and Recreation is managing repairs to Emile Griffith Ballpark in Charlotte Amalie on St. Thomas. FEMA has committed $1.4 million for repairs to the park, which was damaged from hurricanes Irma and Maria in September 2017. Hazard mitigation measures of about $32,595 funded through the Public Assistance Program include new fabric for the park's batting cage and infield to improve drainage from rains. FEMA/Eric Adams
- Sep 27, 2022
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Paul M. Pearson Gardens Housing Community on St. Thomas
Roof repairs advance in July 2021 at Paul M. Pearson Gardens Housing Community on St. Thomas. Numerous roofs at Pearson Gardens were damaged from the winds and rains of hurricanes Irma and Maria in September 2017. FEMA committed $3.8 million toward hurricane repairs at Pearson Gardens. FEMA/Eric Adams
- Sep 14, 2022
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