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Situation Outlook. Is Virgin Islands\Irma 2017's New Orleans\Katrina

It's beginning to appear that way that the
          U.S. Virgin Islands\Hurricane Irma is becoming 2017's New Orleans\Hurricane Katrina.

OVERVIEW:

The U.S. Virgin Islands are a group of Caribbean islands and islets. A U.S. territory, it's known for white-sand beaches, reefs and verdant hills. St. Thomas island is home to the capital, Charlotte Amalie. To the east is the island of St. John, most of which comprises Virgin Islands National Park. St. Croix island and its historic towns, Christiansted and Frederiksted, are to the south.

Capital: Charlotte Amalie

POPULATION:

    Population: 102,951 (2016) World Bank

DISASTER\EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY\OFFICE:

     Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Management Agency (VITEMA)
      Website:   http://www.vitema.gov/
      Status:      Website in 'Maintenance'
 
      Location:   8221 Estate Nisky.   Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands 00803

TERRITORY OF THE U.S. 

       Revised Organic of 1954 is our Constitution as handed down by Congress. 
       Official designation Virgin Islands of the United States: VI (U.S.).


ADDITIONAL OVERVIEW AND ANALYSIS TO FOLLOW....

Fema Administrator Names 13 National Advisory Council Members

Fema Administrator Names 13 National Advisory Council Members

08/29/2017 11:54 AM EDT

WASHINGTON—The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced today that Administrator Brock Long has appointed 12 new members and reappointed one current member to serve three-year terms on FEMA’s National Advisory Council (NAC). Administrator Long also selected Mike Sprayberry, Director of the North Carolina Division of Emergency Management, to serve as the Vice Chair of the NAC, alongside NAC Chair Jim Featherstone.