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News, Media & Events: Virgin Islands
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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
ST. CROIX, U.S. Virgin Islands – A commitment of $384.8 million to demolish and replace three elementary schools on St. Croix, one on St. Thomas and repair a school lunch warehouse on St. Thomas mark the latest milestones in FEMA’s collaboration with the Territory to rebuild school infrastructure across the U.S. Virgin Islands which were damaged during hurricanes Irma and Maria in September 2017.
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ST. CROIX, U.S. Virgin Islands -- FEMA is proud to announce its 45th anniversary, marking over four decades of dedicated service to communities across the United States, including the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Since its inception, April 1, 1979, FEMA has been steadfast in its mission to support and assist communities in times of need. As part of this commitment, FEMA staff are not only employees but also residents of the communities they serve. Their deep-rooted connection to the community drives their passion and dedication to providing assistance and support to their fellow community members.
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PDFs & Multimedia
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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
Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for U.S. Virgin Islands Housing Actions, signed 1/20/2023