Acting Gov. Tregenza A. Roach announced Tuesday that all public schools in both the St. Thomas-St. John and St. Croix districts, along with central government offices and all nonessential and non-emergency operations, will be closed Wednesday, because of forecasted inclement weather tied to tropical wave AL 94, a Government House press release announced.
“The safety of our students, public servants, and residents is our highest priority,” Roach said in a statement. “We are taking these steps to minimize risk, ensure our emergency response teams can operate effectively, and allow road crews the access they need to assess and clear our roadways, particularly in areas still saturated from heavy rainfall over the past week.”
Officials urged residents to stay off the roads to protect themselves and to allow emergency personnel and road crews to operate without obstruction, according to the press release.
Government agencies will conduct assessments throughout Wednesday to evaluate potential impacts on schools, public infrastructure, and communities. Officials are also monitoring another weather system in the region, the press release stated.
Updates will be provided Wednesday by the Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Management Agency, the National Weather Service, and other emergency partners. Roach reminded residents to stay alert to official advisories, exercise caution, and prioritize their families’ safety, the release stated.
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