U.S. Virgin Islands Office of Disaster Recovery

This strategic plan outlines a comprehensive transformation and rebuilding effort for the U.S. Virgin Islands. Key priorities include leveraging a $20 billion federal investment for hurricane recovery, implementing industry-standard, hurricane-resistant infrastructure designs, and modernizing the power grid. The plan also focuses on securing funding for development projects, including hotel reconstruction, commercial ventures, affordable housing, and climate mitigation strategies, with the ultimate vision of establishing a stronger, more resilient, and prosperous future for the territory through enhanced education, healthcare, and public services.

This annual report from the USVI Office of Disaster Recovery provides an overview of the territory's post-hurricane recovery efforts from September 2024 to September 2025. It details progress across key sectors including health, hospitals, human services, schools, housing, roads, utilities, and public buildings under the 'Rebuild USVI' initiative. The report highlights accomplishments in securing and expending federal funds, advancing critical infrastructure projects, and addressing challenges to build a more resilient Virgin Islands.

The St. Thomas Long-Term Recovery Plan guides the community through necessary steps in the long-term recovery process from Hurricanes Irma and Maria. It is structured around three main pillars: Recovery Projects, focused on rebuilding damaged systems and facilities; Resilience Projects, aimed at strengthening systems and preparing for future disasters; and Community Development Projects, designed to advance the island as a whole. The overarching vision is to foster a resilient, sustainable, and inclusive community by supporting vulnerable populations and promoting cooperation, communication, coordination, and collaboration.

This Territorial Hazard Mitigation Plan for the United States Virgin Islands outlines strategies and actions to reduce human suffering, property damage, and long-term economic impacts from natural hazards. Key focus areas include updating risk assessments with post-disaster data, implementing robust mitigative efforts through strengthened building codes and land development regulations, enhancing governmental and community capacity for hazard management, and optimizing federal and other funding for resilience projects. The plan aims to foster a more sustainable and resilient territory by integrating comprehensive hazard mitigation into planning and operations.

The St. John Community Recovery Plan serves as a blueprint to guide the island's long-term recovery from Hurricanes Irma and Maria. It outlines a vision for a cohesive, supportive, and culturally-diverse community that lives sustainably while protecting its values and natural resources. The plan is structured around three main pillars: Recovery Projects, focusing on rebuilding infrastructure and repairing damaged services; Disaster Resilience Projects, aimed at strengthening community systems through improved mental health, energy, workforce development, and affordable housing; and Community Development Projects, designed to enhance arts, promote historic assets, and improve walkability. The overarching goal is to foster a stronger and more resilient St. John.