The public is advised that the National Emergency Operations Centre is carrying out damage assessments and heavy equipment operators are working to clear those roads that have been blocked by the effects of Tropical Storm Philippe.

Se informa al público que las Islas Vírgenes han sido puestas bajo advertencia de inundación repentina. 

Se notifica al público que debido a los efectos continuos de la tormenta tropical Phillipe, todas las oficinas gubernamentales están cerradas hoy, 4 de octubre de 2023.

La tormenta tropical Philippe se está alejando gradualmente de nuestra zona.  Las lluvias continúan esta mañana y se espera que continúen durante todo el día a medida que Philippe se aleje de nuestra área. Anoche se registraron precipitaciones de 3 a 4 pulgadas en partes de las Islas Vírgenes.

Mr. Kurt Menal, Managing Director of the BVI Airports Authority is informing the travelling public of the closure of the Territory’s Airports due to the effects of Tropical Storm Phillipe, and the Virgin Islands being under a Flash Flood Warning.

Tropical Storm Philippe is now gradually moving away from our area. Rainfall continues this morning and is expected to do so throughout the day as Philippe moves away from our area. Rainfall amounts of 3-4 inches were recorded in parts of the Virgin Islands last night.

The public is notified that due to the continued effects of Tropical Storm Phillipe, all Government offices are closed today, October 4, 2023.

The public is advised that the Virgin Islands has been placed under a flash flood warning. 

Good evening to the people of the Virgin Islands 

I would like to reassure you that the Governor and I have been watching Tropical Storm Philippe carefully in recent days, and that the Government has been putting measures in place to prepare for the possibility of impacts on our shores. 

Good day to all in the Virgin Islands.

I have been closely monitoring the development of Tropical Storm Philippe, and I have been briefed regularly by the team at the Department of Disaster Management (DDM).