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Nearly two months into a hurricane season predicted to be more active than usual, officials are stepping up efforts to prepare shelters and create a disaster plan for each sister …
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During a Tuesday afternoon press conference, Governor Gus Jaspert gave updates on the recent Black Lives Matter march, environmental grants, the coming constitutional review, hurricane preparedness, and other topics. However, …
This article appeared in the Beacon’s “Irma Anniversary” special edition on Sept. 6. Sharleen DaBreo, the director of the Department of Disaster Management, is trained to think about all the …
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If a tsunami were to form in the Caribbean, several countries and territories would take very similar steps to respond. In the Virgin Islands and abroad, residents would know how …
Continue reading “Virgin Islands tsunami plan provides a blueprint in preparing for other disasters”
