Hurricane Season

Preparing is Key to Stay Safe!

The Atlantic hurricane season is about to peak between mid-August and late October.

Hurricanes are massive storm systems that form over ocean water and often move toward land bringing high winds, heavy rain, flooding and tornadoes.

Keep This in Mind!

In addition to all that you have to keep in mind for Hurricane Season Preparedness, VIYA encourages all USVI Residents to following these five recommended tips:

1. Stay Connected

Keep critical communication equipment on your Hurricane List. All devices should be adequately charged. It is recommended to secure spare power sources, such as phone charges, solar chargers and battery banks, in the event of the loss of commercial power.

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2. Track Storms

Sign up for the Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Management Agency’s alert system to closely track the path of impending storms and actions that are being taken by the local government. Subscribe and get updates.

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3. Report Downed Lines

Report to Viya any downed lines or overgrown trees blocking the roads that may potentially be a safety hazard during and after a storm. Together we can secure ourselves and keep our services always active.

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4. Stay Updated

Tune into local radio stations, television stations and connect to social media to stay abreast of weather conditions and updates. Viya’s Facebook and Instagram pages (@Viyausvi) are another source of real time updates in the event of a disaster.

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5. Connect to Viya

Viya’s website is a useful customer care and billing portal that allows customers to receive assistance and critical information 24 hours a day and seven days a week.

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