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February 3, 2012
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Governor de Jongh Signs Territory's Tsunami Response Plan
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February 3, 2012
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VITEMA Communication’s Team Recognized by White House Communications Agency
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January 27, 2012
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Safari Carrying 13 Passengers Veers Off the Road on Valdemar A. Hill Sr. Drive
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December 8, 2011
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WAPA Alerts Now Available Via VI-Alert
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November 7, 2011
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Reminder- Virgin Islands Participating in National Emergency Alert System Test on Wednesday, November 9, 2011
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November 2, 2011
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Virgin Islands to Participate in National Emergency Alert System Test on Nov. 9
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October 13, 2011
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Territory’s Siren Warning System to Be Adjusted and Tested Next Week
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September 28, 2011
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Media Advisory - Firefighters, Search and Rescue Personnel
Train in Structural Collapse Operations
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September 10, 2011
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Tropical Storm Warnings Discontinued, Curfew and Price Freeze Lifted
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September 8, 2011
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Governor de Jongh, VITEMA Convene Call with Federal, Private Sector Partners for a Coordinated Response Effort to Tropical Storm Maria
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September 8, 2011
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Maria Shifts South, Forecasted to Bring Heavy Rains, Winds to the Virgin Islands
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September 7, 2011
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National Hurricane Center- No Significant Strengthening Anticipated for Maria
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September 7, 2011
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Tropical Storm Maria Forms to Become the 13th Named Storm of the Season; Storm Likely to Bring Heavy Rains to the Virgin Islands
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September 2, 2011
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Virgin Islands to Begin Experiencing Dangerous Surf Conditions on Saturday
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September 1, 2011
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Katia Expected to Produce Dangerous Surf Conditions for the Virgin Islands
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August 23, 2011
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National Weather Service- Tropical Storm Katia to Track Well North of the Virgin Islands
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August 23, 2011
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Governor, Director Lewis View Damage on St. Croix Caused by Tropical Storm Irene
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August 23, 2011
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US Coast Guard Opens Christiansted and Frederiksted Ports at
3:50 PM Today; WAPA Implements Water Conservation Schedule for St. Thomas Customers Initial Assessments Indicate Moderate Damage to the Territory’s Infrastructure
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August 22, 2011
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Governor John de Jongh Jr. Lifts Curfew Territorywide, All Government Employees Asked to Report at 10 a.m. Today
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August 22, 2011
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Tropical
Storm, Flash Flood Warnings and Hurricane Watch Remain in Effect for the Virgin Islands as Irene Continues to Intensify
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August 21, 2011
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Tropical Storm Warning Remains In Effect for the Virgin Islands; VI Coastal Waters Under Hurricane Watch; Citizens Urged to Complete Preparedness Steps, Stay Informed
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August 21, 2011
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National Weather Service- Tropical Storm Irene A Serious Threat for St. Croix
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August 21, 2011
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Tropical Storm Force Winds to Begin Affecting by St. Croix Sunday Afternoon
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August 20, 2011
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Tropical Storm Irene Forms 460 Miles East of St. Croix; Tropical Storm Warning Issued for Virgin Islands and its Coastal Waters Flash Flood Watch Remains in Effect Through Monday Afternoon
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August 20, 2011
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National Weather Service Issues Flash Flood Watch for the Virgin Islands In Effect Sunday Morning to Monday Afternoon
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August 20, 2011
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Large Tropical Wave Continues to Organize; Weather System Expected to Bring Localized Heavy Rains, Gusty Winds on Sunday
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August 19, 2011
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VITEMA Closely Monitoring a Large Tropical Wave East of the Lesser Antilles; National Weather Service at San Juan Briefs Governor, VITEMA on Forecast
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August 9, 2011
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FY 2012 Budget Presentation by Elton Lewis, Director, Virgin Islands Emergency Management Agency Before the Committee on Finance of the 29th Legislature
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August 5, 2011
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VITEMA Realizará Prueba Operacional de Sirenas de Tsunami
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August 5, 2011
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VITEMA to Conduct Operational Test of Tsunami Sirens on Thursday, August 11th
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August 2, 2011
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St. Croix to Experience Tropical Storm Emily’s Outer Rain-bands, Gusty
Winds; Tropical Storm Watch, Coastal Waters Warning in Effect Through Wednesday
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August 2, 2011
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Virgin Islands Remains Under Tropical Storm Watch for Emily, Tropical Storm Warning Still in Effect for VI Coastal Waters
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July 31, 2011
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Statement by Governor John P. de Jongh, Jr. on the Threat of Storm System to the U.S. Virgin Islands
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July 31, 2011
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Large Tropical Wave Expected to Become a Tropical Depression Today; VITEMA Continues to Advise Families, Businesses to Prepare, Stay Informed
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July 30, 2011
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Large Tropical Wave in the Atlantic Continues to Organize; VITEMA is Advising Families, Businesses to Assess Preparedness, Stay Informed
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July 29, 2011
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VITEMA Monitoring a Tropical Wave Developing in the Atlantic; Weather System Projected to Reach the Virgin Islands by Tuesday
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July 6, 2011
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Deadline for Private Non-Profit Organizations in U.S. Virgin Islands to Apply for SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans is August 5
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July 3, 2011
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National Weather Service Extends the Flash Flood Warning to
Midnight
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July 3, 2011
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Virgin Islands Under Flash Flood Watch Through Monday Morning
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July 1, 2011
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Virgin Islands Under Flash Flood Watch Through Saturday Afternoon
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June 22, 2011
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VITEMA Now Accepting Curfew Pass Applications
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June 11, 2011
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VI Radio Amateurs to Assist with Disaster Communications
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June 8, 2011
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Final Leg of Phase 1 of the Tsunami Siren Warning System Installation Project Begins on St. Croix
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June 7, 2011
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Public Schools, Head Start Centers on St. Croix Close Early Due to Flash Flooding
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June 6, 2011
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Heavy Rains and Thunderstorms to Affect St. Croix 1 - 6 p.m. on Monday
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June 1, 2011
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Emergency-Responder Motorcade to Kick Off 2011 All-Hazards Expo
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May 25, 2011
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2011 All Hazards Expo to Empower Community with Preparedness Information
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May 23, 2011
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DPNR Issues Compliance Orders to HOVENSA and Diageo Following a Rash of Foul Odors that Plagued Communities Across the Island of St. Croix
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May 17, 2011
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Statement by Governor John P. de Jongh, Jr. on "Operation Breathe Easy"
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May 17, 2011
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Governor de Jongh Receives Comprehensive Briefing from Local and Federal Officials as Government Wide Effort Continues to Determine Cause of Pesky Odor Which has Affected St. Croix Residents the Past Week
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May 16, 2011
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Unified Command Dispatches Joint Assessment Team to Investigate Foul Odor
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May 16, 2011
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Foul Odor Permeating Air in the Kingshill Area
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May 16, 2011
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Virgin Islands Government Continues Aggressive Effort to Determine Cause of
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May 15, 2011
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National Weather Service Issues Flash Flood Watch for the Virgin Islands
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May 14, 2011
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Unified Command Established to Coordinate Incident Response Effort
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May 14, 2011
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VITEMA Urges Motorists to Use Extreme Caution While Heavy Rains Persist
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May 13, 2011
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Phase 1 of the Territorywide Tsunami Warning Siren System Installation Begins
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May 13, 2011
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Update- Juan Luis Hospital Activates Incident Command Post
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May 13, 2011
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Update- Department of Health Activates its Emergency Operations Center
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May 13, 2011
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Update- Human Services Closes Programs on St. Croix Due to Gaseous Odor
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May 13, 2011
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Update- Education Department Adds Lew Muckle School to List of Closures
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May 13, 2011
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Update- Department of Education Closes Mid-Island to Frederiksted Areas Schools
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May 13, 2011
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Residents at the Frederiksted Area Complain of Strong Gaseous Odor; Health Department Urging Residents with Respiratory Ailments to Stay Indoors
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May 12, 2011
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Education Announces the Closure of Schools Affected by Foul Odor on Friday; DPNR to Meet with Hovensa Environmental Officials on Friday
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May 11, 2011
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VI Government Agencies Continue to Monitor, Investigate the Strong Foul Odor Reported at St. Croix Central High School; Initial Sample Readings Show Harmless Levels of Sulfur Dioxide
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May 7, 2011
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Elton Lewis Sworn in as New Director of VITEMA
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May 1, 2011
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National Weather Service Issues Flash Flood Watch for the Virgin Islands
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April 14, 2011
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National Weather Service Issues Flood Advisory for St. Thomas, St. John
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April 7, 2011
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Updated Territorial Hazard Mitigation Plan Available for Comment at VITEMA.gov
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April 5, 2011
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VITEMA- NOAA Officials Say Recent Swarm of Tremors Not Unusual or Alarming
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April 3, 2011
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VITEMA Graduates First School Campus Team to Become Teen CERT-Certified
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March 24, 2011
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After Action Review- Emergency Alert System Demonstration Was a ‘Success’
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March 21, 2011
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Proclamation Signed by Governor de Jongh Designates Tsunami Awareness Week in the Virgin Islands
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March 19, 2011
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Next Week's Tsunami Response Drill Will Test Enhanced Emergency Systems in the Virgin Islands
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March 15, 2011
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Las Islas Vírgenes Participarán en Ejercicio de Tsunami del Caribe el 23 de Marzo
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March 13, 2011
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Virgin Islands to Participate in Caribbean-Wide Tsunami Exercise on March 23
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March 11, 2011
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Tsunami Response Remains a Top Priority
for the Virgin Islands Government
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March 7, 2011
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FEMA, VI Fire Department & VITEMA Unite in Community Fire Safety Awareness Campaign
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March 3, 2011
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FEMA Approves Over Half Million in Funds to the USVI for Infrastructure Projects
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February 21, 2011
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High Surf Advisory in Effect for the Virgin Islands Through Wednesday
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February 19, 2011
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VITEMA Offers Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training; Agency Kicks Off Teen CERT Pilot Project
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January 28, 2011
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VITEMA to Hold Town Hall Meetings Territorywide on Hazard Mitigation
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January 27, 2011
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Governor de Jongh Congratulates Elton Lewis on Attaining Rank of Brigadier General of the V.I. National Guard, Participates in Pinning and Promotion Ceremony
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January 10, 2011
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Governor de Jongh Hails Works of Territory's Emergency Management System
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January 8, 2011
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Firefighters Extinguish Structural Fire on Synagogue Hill, St. Thomas
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January 7, 2011
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Multiple Agencies Respond to Fuel Spill at Enighed Pond, St. John
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January 6, 2011
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VITEMA, Department of Planning and Natural Resources Monitor Hovensa Hydrogen Sulfur Release
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January 2, 2011
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Multiple Agencies Respond to Fire at Public Works' Subbase Facility
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