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ALERT: VITEMA Monitors Weather System, Floods Impacting the Virgin Islands
#Virgin Islands, November 9, 2018 – The Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Management Agency 
(VITEMA) is closely monitoring the tropical weather system currently impacting the U.S. Virgin Islands. As a result of the torrential rain, flooding has been reported throughout the territory.
“My staff and I are continuing to work closely with our partners at the National Weather Service located in San Juan, Puerto Rico, to ensure we receive real-time updates on the progress of the weather, which is expected to continue to impact the territory into the weekend,” said VITEMA Director Mona L. Barnes. “The Mapp-Potter administration is evaluating the effects of this torrential rain and flooding. We will continue to take the proper steps to ensure the required assistance and support is provided to the people of the Virgin Islands.”
VITEMA staff will continue to monitor all phone lines and media platforms for reports of flooding and other emergencies affecting U.S. Virgin Islands residents. Today, the agency facilitated a telephone conference with territorial Emergency Response Agencies to provide updates and receive assessments on their preparedness. Participants included directors and commissioners from the Department of Public Works, Department of Human Services, Department of Property and Procurement, Department of Human Services, Department of Health, Virgin Islands National Guard, St. Croix Administrator, St. John Administrator, Department of Education, Virgin Islands Police Department, Virgin Islands Fire Services and the Bureau of Information Technology.
As VITEMA continues to track the progression of the system and provide real-time updates on its impact, it advises residents of the Virgin Islands to:
• Stay safe – If you do not have an immediate need to traverse during periods of heavy rainfall, please remain indoors and continue to monitor weather reports. Do not walk, swim or drive through flood waters. Turn Around, Don’t Drown!
- Do not drive into flooded areas – If floodwaters rise around your car, abandon the car and move to higher
ground if you can do so safely.
- Take Your Time – You may feel tempted to operate vehicles faster in the rain, but don’t. The rain makes surfaces and roads slick. Leave extra space ahead and move more slowly and carefully – especially in periods of low visibility due to heavy rainfall.
- Stay informed – Receive real-time updates on Alert VI, the territory’s emergency notification system. Register for Alert VI by visiting the VITEMA website at www.vitema.vi.gov.
Press Release: Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Management Agency
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Paid internship opportunity in Energy Data Collection, Application DEADLINE is April 19
April 19, 2024 – The Caribbean Center for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (CCREEE) in cooperation with the Energy and Utilities Department (EUD), Ministry of Public Safety and Utilities (MPSU), is looking for a motivated intern to work in close collaboration with regional and national institutions to survey and collect energy-related data that will be used to create the Energy Report Cards (ERCs) for the Turks and Caicos Islands. A stipend for the intern will be provided by CCREEE.
The intern will be based at the EUD/MPSU. The internship program will provide students and/or young professionals with a unique opportunity to work with the energy sector institutions and stakeholders in TCI, gain practical experience in the energy sector, and contribute to the knowledge management functions of the Regional Energy Information System within the CARICOM Energy Knowledge Hub (CEKH).
SCOPE OF WORK
The CCREEE in collaboration with the EUD/MPSU will collect specified data and information that will be used to develop the TCI Energy Report Cards which will be made accessible through the CARICOM Energy Knowledge Hub (CEKH). The hub may be accessed by registering at https://cekh.ccreee.org. The Energy Report Cards will also offer important support to the CCREEE work program, including support for energy planning and the development of sustainable energy projects.
DESIRED PROFILE
- Bachelor’s degree or on course for completion of one by December 2024.
- Interest in the energy sector and willingness to learn about the socio-economic, technical and environmental aspects of the energy landscape; studies in sustainable energy, environmental sciences or related fields are an asset but not a National or resident of one of the relevant countries.
- Proficiency in English.
INTERNSHIP TIMEFRAME
The internship will run for a period of eight (8) weeks from May 27 to July 19, 2024.
APPLICATION
The intern applicant should send their application (motivation letter and CV) on or before April 19, 2024 to recruitment@ccreee.org and copy eud@gov.tc.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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