17/08/2025
WAPA Provides Update on Power Restoration Following the Passing of Hurricane Erin
(Photos shows WAPA Team in the Frenchman Bay Area identifying and responding to issues to restore power).
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS (August 17, 2025) – The Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority (“WAPA” or “the Authority”) advises the community of ongoing power restoration efforts across the Territory following the impact of Hurricane Erin, which at its peak was a
Category 5.
St. Croix District: Fewer than 4000 customers remain impacted. Line crews began work early this morning and restored Feeder 7B, while they have been also actively working on restoring Feeder 6A. Remaining isolated outages across St. Croix are being prioritized
with support from WAPA’s Water personnel to clear powerlines.
St. Thomas/St. John District: Approximately 14,000 customers remain without electrical service. Restoration was initially delayed earlier this morning due to hazardous weather conditions; however, line crews are actively working on repairs to a critical
transmission line. Once completed, efforts will shift to isolated outages caused by damaged power lines and poles. Vegetation management continues to pose significant challenges, as anticipated with a storm of this strength.
Isolated areas being prioritized for restoration include:
Bordeaux
Caret Bay
Sorgenfri
Honduras
Contant
Lerkenlund
Dorothea
Altona & Welgunst
Estate Hull
St. Joseph and Rosendahl
Langmath
Mariendahl
Frydenhoj
Nazareth
On St. John the following areas are being prioritized:
Cruz Bay
Enighed Hill
Customers are encouraged to continue reporting isolated outages through the website at
https://www.viwapa.vi/customer-service/report-outage-or-problem
or by phone at 340-773-2250 or 340-774-5225 – Option 4, so that crews can be dispatched efficiently. For real-time views of outages, visit
www.viwapa.vi to access the outage
map.
WAPA thanks the community for their patience and understanding as crews continue to work diligently and safely. Safety remains our highest priority; please exercise caution around downed power lines and report them immediately.
