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Department of Public Works to Issue Sandbags Ahead of Tropical Storm Karen

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												September 23					

St. Croix, VI – The Virgin Islands Department of Public Works will distribute sandbags to the tomorrow, September 23 which will allow residents an opportunity to safely prepare homes ahead of Tropical Storm Karen. 

Distribution locations are:

St. Croix

Department of Public Works, Annas Hope

Department of Public Works, Mars Hill

Grove Place Fire Station

Cotton Valley Fire Station

St. Thomas

Department of Public Works, Subbase

Tutu Fire Station

St. John

Department of Public Works, Susannaberg

Schedule for distribution:

Public Works locations – 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

Fire stations – 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. 

Residents are limited to up to ten (10) bags per household; this will allow all residents requiring sandbags to be serviced. Pre-filled sandbags are available for elderly and people with disabilities, access and functional needs. 

U.S. Virgin Islands residents are encouraged to continue to prepare for the duration of the hurricane season which concludes on November 30. 

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