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St Thomas Community News
Tuesday, April 1, 2026
Independent Local News
Vol. 1, Issue 1
Tag: FEMA
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WAPA’s Debt Crisis Could Trigger Service Disruptions on St. Thomas
The Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority faces a severe financial crisis that threatens to disrupt electricity and water service across St. Thomas, lawmakers learned…
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WAPA Faces Cash Crisis as Monthly Deficit Reaches $3 Million
The Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority is operating at a monthly deficit of two to three million dollars, according to testimony delivered Monday to…
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Federal Disaster Declaration Opens Recovery Funds for St. Croix After Tropical Storm Ernesto
The Federal Emergency Management Agency issued a disaster declaration for St. Croix on Aug. 18, 2024, clearing the way for federal funding to support recovery…
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Federal Disaster Declaration Unlocks Aid for St. Croix After Tropical Storm Ernesto
Federal officials have formally declared a disaster for St. Croix following Tropical Storm Ernesto, opening the door to federal funding for public infrastructure repairs across…
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St. Thomas Eligible for Federal Hazard Mitigation Funding Following Tropical Storm Ernesto
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved hazard mitigation grant funding for St. Thomas in the wake of Tropical Storm Ernesto, opening a pathway for…
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St. Thomas Secures Federal Funding for Infrastructure Recovery After Tropical Storm Ernesto
St. Thomas has been approved for federal disaster assistance to repair and rebuild public infrastructure damaged during Tropical Storm Ernesto in August, marking a critical…