💧 Water and Power · U.S. Virgin Islands
WAPA reported power restoration progress after Tropical Storm Ernesto outages
Official document: https://www.viwapa.vi/docs/default-source/2023-pr/press-release-(8.15.24)-wapa-provides-updates-following-tropical-storm-ernesto-power-outages.pdf?sfvrsn=19d2a35_3
The Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority said on August 15, 2024, that it had restored electricity to 8,631 customers on St. Thomas, 11,862 on St. Croix and 2,297 on St. John by the end of the first day of restoration work following Tropical Storm Ernesto.
WAPA said it was working with local utility partners to supplement its crews and was coordinating with the Department of Public Works to clear large trees and debris in isolated areas.
The authority said restoration work scheduled for August 15 would prioritize feeders 9C, 8B, 7B, 6B, 7A in part, and Frenchtown on St. Thomas; 7E and part of 9E on St. John; and 8B, 7B, 9B, 6A, 6B and part of 10B on St. Croix.
WAPA said its call center opened at 9 a.m. on August 15 and its business offices opened at noon that day. The authority directed customers with outage questions to call 340-715-8007 and said emergencies should be reported to 911.