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  • slide 3Links for the general public to readily access disaster services following an emergency event.
  • slide 4All hazards approach to emergency management.
  • slide 5The Virgin Islands Fire Service in action: collapsed home.
  • slide 6The Virgin Islands Fire Service in action: car accident.
  • slide 7Every household should have a basic emergency supply kit. Learn how to prepare yours
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LATEST ALERT

AlertVI Earthquake Alert Magnitude 4.3

The USGS has issued an Earthquake Notification for a Magnitude 4.3 earthquake in the Leeward Islands which may be felt in the Virgin Islands. If a Tsunami is detected as a result of the earthquake, separate Tsunami information will be sent by Alert V I. Preliminary Report: Earthquake Detected: Magnitude: 4.3 Latitude: 15.206N North Longitude: 60.879W West Depth: 123 km Distance from Nearby Cities: 41.8 km (25.9 mi) ESE of La Plaine, Dominica 45.3 km (28.1 mi) ESE of Rosalie, Dominica 48.3 km (29.9 mi) NNE of Sainte-Marie, Martinique 52.5 km (32.6 mi) N of La Trinit�, Martinique 55.7 km (34.6 mi) E of Roseau, Dominica Alert Sent 06-06-2023 at 14:04:58. V I T E M A Staff will monitor these events and issue any follow up action if required.

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NEWS

VITEMA will distribute 6,000 free Hurricane Tracking Maps for use by the public beginning May 8th on all four U.S. Virgin Islands.
5/5/2023
Not considered to be safe for swimming or fishing: St. Thomas: Bolongo Bay, Brewers Bay, Coki Point, Frenchman’s Bay.
9/30/2022
Not considered to be safe for swimming or fishing: Vessup Bay on St. Thomas.
9/23/2022

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