St. Croix Emergency Phone Numbers
and Information
-
St Croix Police
Department -
For all emergencies, call 911
from a land line or 340-772-9111 from your cell phone,
click here for more St. Croix Police information.
- St Croix Fire Department -
For all
emergencies, call 911 from a land line or 340-772-9111 from your cell phone.
- Hospital -
340-778-6311,
click here for hospital and doctor
information.
- US Coast Guard Auxiliary -
Emergencies only - 1-787-289-2040 or 1-787-279-7778
- SCUBA Diving
Emergencies -
340-778-6311, ext. 2664
- Poison Information -
1-800-222-1222
- V.I. Territorial Emergency Management Agency (VITEMA)
-
340-773-2244
www.vitema.gov -
Sign up for email alerts
here,
https://users.vialert.gov/
- Water & Power Authority (WAPA) -
340-773-0150 (to
report power outages) or 340-773-2250 -
www.viwapa.vi
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National
Hurricane Center - http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/
Hurricane Preparedness
Survival Kit
The most important part of your hurricane
plan is a Hurricane Kit, that includes the basic life support you will
need after a disaster. Prepare to be self sufficient for at least 3 days
to two weeks.
Here’s a list a thorough hurricane kit list of Survival Materials:
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Food/Water *
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Bottled water ( 1 gallon per day per
person) for 14 days*
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Manual can opener*
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Non-perishable foods:*
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Canned meat,
fish, fruit and vegetables
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Bread in moisture
proof packaging
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Cookies, candy,
dried fruit
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Canned soups, &
milk
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Powdered or
single serve drinks
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Cereal bars
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Package
condiments
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Peanut butter and
jelly
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Instant coffee &
tea
-
Flashlight (1 per person) *
- Portable battery
powered lanterns
- Glass enclosed
candles
- Battery powered radio
or TV
- Battery operated
alarm clock
- Extra batteries,
including hearing aids
- Ice chest and ice
- First Aid
Kit-including aspirin, antibiotic cream, and antacids
- Mosquito repellent
- Sun screen (45 SPF
recommended)
- Waterproof
matches/butane lighter
-
Money *
- Plain bleach or water
purification tablets
- Disposable plates,
glasses, and Utensils
- Maps of the area with
landmarks on it
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Cooking:
-
Sterno
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Portable camp
stove or grill
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Stove fuel or
charcoal, lighter fluid
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Disposable eating
utensils, plates & cups
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Napkins & paper
towels
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Aluminum foil
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Oven mitts
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Personal Supplies:
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Prescriptions ( 1 month supply)*
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Photo copies of prescriptions*
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Toilet paper
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Entertainment: books, magazines,
card games etc*
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Soap and
detergent
-
Toiletries*
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Bedding: pillows, sleeping bag*
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Clothing for a few days*
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Rain ponchos, and
work gloves
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Extra glasses or
contact lenses
-
Babies:
-
Disposable diapers*
-
Formula, food and medication*
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Documents:
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Photo copies of prescriptions*
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Photo identification*
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Proof of
occupancy of residence (utility bills)
-
Medical history
or information
-
Waterproof
container for document storage
-
Back-up disks of
your home computer files
-
Camera & film
-
Pet Supplies:
-
Dry & canned food
for two weeks
-
Water (1/2 gallon
per day)
-
Litter box
supplies
-
Traveling Cage
-
Other Necessities:
-
Tools: hammer,
wrenches, screw drivers, nails, saw
-
Trash bags (lots
of them)
-
Cleaning supplies
-
Plastic drop
cloth
-
Mosquito netting
-
ABC rated fire
extinguisher
-
Masking or duct
tape
-
Outdoor extension
cords
-
Spray paint to
identify your home if necessary
-
One of your home
phones (many people lost theirs during Andrew, even though their
phone service still worked)
* If you are planning to evacuate be sure
to at least take these items.