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Virgin Islands emergency preparedness
FEMA's National Risk Index puts Virgin Islands's expected annual loss from natural hazards at about $310 million, rated Very Low. The hazards with the largest expected losses are tsunamis, hurricanes and earthquakes.
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Virgin Islands's biggest natural hazards
FEMA's expected annual loss for each hazard, in dollars a year, and FEMA's rating, from the National Risk Index (December 2025).
TsunamiRelatively High$194 million a year
Volcanic activityVery Low$2,000 a year
HailVery Low$1,000 a year
Get ready for hurricanes, earthquakes, inland flooding and tornadoes
HurricaneHurricane preparedness checklist: what to do before, during and after a stormGear: Generators · Water storage containers
EarthquakeEarthquake preparedness: Drop, Cover and Hold On, and what to do afterGear: First aid kits · Fire extinguishers
Official help in Virgin Islands
- Turn on Wireless Emergency Alerts on your phone and sign up for your county's local alerts. Make a family plan.
- More Virgin Islands government services: USA.gov
Build a kit for your household
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