GOVERNMENT OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS OF THE UNITED STATES
GOVERNMENT OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES Press Contact: Ryan Nugent Director of Communications Ryan.nugent@dhs.vi.gov Phone: (340) 725-4924 PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release: 22 February 2023 Human Services Announces Temporary Closure to Mars Hill Offices due to lack of running water at facilities U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS - The Virgin Islands Department of Human Services (VIDHS), is advising the community that due to WAPA water pump issues affecting the town of Frederiksted, St. Croix the DHS Mars Hill Administrative Building and DHS Senior Citizen Affairs Administration Office, both located at Mars Hill, Frederiksted will be closing this Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at 11:00 am due to a lack of running water at the facilities. This closure will affect: The Division of Senior Citizen Affairs Office, the Division of Family Assistance, (SNAP, LIHEAP, LIWAP, TANF/JOBS) and the Medicaid Division. Please be advised, all appointments this afternoon have been canceled and rescheduled. …
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GOVERNMENT OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES Press Contact: Ryan Nugent Director of Communications Ryan.nugent@dhs.vi.gov Phone: (340) 725-4924 PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release: 22 February 2023 Human Services Announces Temporary Closure to Mars Hill Offices due to lack of running water at facilities U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS - The Virgin Islands Department of Human Services (VIDHS), is advising the community that due to WAPA water pump issues affecting the town of Frederiksted, St. Croix the DHS Mars Hill Administrative Building and DHS Senior Citizen Affairs Administration Office, both located at Mars Hill, Frederiksted will be closing this Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at 11:00 am due to a lack of running water at the facilities. This closure will affect: The Division of Senior Citizen Affairs Office, the Division of Family Assistance, (SNAP, LIHEAP, LIWAP, TANF/JOBS) and the Medicaid Division. Please be advised, all appointments this afternoon have been canceled and rescheduled. For assistance, please contact the following division staff during this temporary interruption: Division of Family Assistance: (340)772-7100 ext. 7159 Medicaid Division: (340)772-7100-ex.t 7114 Adult Protective Services: (340)642-8820 Family Caregivers: 340-725-4963 Nutrition (Meals on Wheels): 340-725-6265 I &R (Senior ID) 340-725-6271 The VI Department of Human Services apologizes for any inconvenience For more information, please visit the Department of Human Services website, www.dhs.gov.vi or on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/usvidhs) at US Virgin Islands Department of Human Services. The Department of Human Services (VIDHS) exists to provide social services to members in our community with diverse needs. In times of national uncertainty and hardship we act as a safety-net and exist to inspire hope and empower change through non-judgmental, quality delivery of needed services and resources. ## END## 1303 Hospital Ground • STE 1 • St. Thomas, VI 00802-6722 • (340) 774-0930 3012 Golden Rock • Christiansted, VI 00802 • (340) 718-2980 www.dhs.vi.gov