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DPW Gets $2.5 Million From FEMA To Ward Off Mudslides In The Territory

CHRISTIANSTED — The Federal Emergency Management Agency, through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, awarded the Department of Public Works $2,551,550 for a territory-wide slope analysis to identify areas at risk for…

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$3.2 Million In FEMA Funds Will Allow For Demolition And Replacement Of BMV Office On St. Thomas

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Office of Disaster Recovery said that the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) has received an obligation of $3,231,954 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Public Assistance…

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VIPD Gets $17.4 Million For Overtime And Emergency Work Done In The Wake Of 2017 Hurricanes

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Office of Disaster Recovery announces the award of $17,451,154 from the FEMA Public Assistance Program to reimburse the Virgin Islands Police Department for emergency work performed…

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V.I. Government Will Conduct A ‘Mock Drill’ Of Receiving Pfizer Vaccine … Before It Arrives

CHRISTIANSTED — During the Government House weekly press briefing on Monday, Territorial Epidemiologist Dr. Esther Ellis provided some details on the distribution drill the Department of Health is conducting this week…

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Office Of Disaster Recovery Prepares Report On 3rd Anniversary Of Hurricanes

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Office of Disaster Recovery, in conjunction with the Office of the Governor, announces the release of the 2020 Annual Recovery Progress Report for Hurricanes Irma and Maria.…

VI Free Press November 19, 2020

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How To Avoid A Turkey Fryer Fire This Thanksgiving

COTTON VALLEY — Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and fire officials are reminding those in charge of preparing the bird to beware of the hazards surrounding deep frying turkeys.…

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Traveling ICU Nurse Notices Territory Could Use More Nursing Help In Hospitals Due To COVID-19

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Her battle with COVID-19 began in New York City, shifted to Connecticut and now has her in St. Thomas. That's where Rachel Hartley currently helps to fight the coronavirus pandemic for the…

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RAND STUDY: It Will Take USVI $11.25 Billion To Fully Recover From Hurricanes Irma And Maria In 2017

ARLINGTON, Virginia — A new study by the Rand Corporation tells us what we already know —because we are living it here — the territory has been slow to recover…

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VIHA Awards Contracts For Long-Awaited Hurricane Repairs

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Residents at Michael J. Kirwan Terrace and the Knolls at Contant on St. Thomas who have been awaiting repairs to roofs damaged from Hurricanes Irma and Maria can look forward to some relief.…

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President Trump Sends Nearly $13 Billion In Aid To Puerto Rico Three Years After Hurricane Maria

SAN JUAN — FEMA is sending almost $13 billion to Puerto Rico, directed at the territory’s energy and education systems, to help it recover from 2017’s devastating Hurricane Maria, the…

VI Free Press September 21, 2020