Stay informed and safe during this storm season. For real-time updates, follow the V.I. Territorial Emergency Management Agency and check weather updates on the V.I. Source. Below are the latest storm-related announcements:
Virgin Islands Department of Education:
All schools remain scheduled to open as planned, according to V.I. Education Department officials. “VIDE will take all necessary precautions to ensure the safety of our stakeholders as decisions are made,” according to a Monday release. The department urges parents, guardians, faculty, staff and students to stay informed, given the unpredictable nature of weather events.
Planning and Natural Resources:
Commissioner Jean-Pierre L. Oriol advises the public to avoid coastal waters due to heavy rain and potential flooding. Increased health risks from bacteria and contaminants in stormwater runoff are present. Parents should instruct children to stay away from affected beaches, areas with manholes, and stormwater flooding.