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PRESS RELEASE 
 
Virgin Islands Department of Human Services to Resume Normal 
Operations on Thursday, September 25, 2025 
For Immediate Release: September 24, 2025 
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The Virgin Islands Department of Human Services (VIDHS) is announcing 
that all DHS locations across the territory will reopen for normal operations on Thursday, September 
25, 2025. This includes Head Start Schools, Senior Recreation Centers, and all other DHS facilities. 
 
Commissioner Averil George thanked the community for their patience during the weather-related 
closure, stating: “We are grateful for the community’s understanding as we prioritized safety during the 
inclement weather. We are pleased to resume all services and programs, and we look forward to 
continuing our mission of serving the people of the Virgin Islands.” 
 
Essential services — including Meals on Wheels, Homemaker Services, and Transportation — 
continued throughout the weather closure, ensuring critical support remained available to those in 
need. 
 
For official updates, please stay connected with the Virgin Islands Department of Human Services 
through our social media platforms and local media partners. 
 
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Press Contact: 
Ryan Nugent, Director of Communications 
Phone: (340) 725-4924 
ryan.nugent@dhs.vi.gov 
 
 
 
Government of the Virgin Islands of the United States 
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES