WAPA Implements Tentative Power Rotation Schedule as St. Croix Residents Face Extended Outages

ST. CROIX, U.S. Virgin Islands — Residents across St. Croix are facing continued electricity disruptions as the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority (WAPA) announced a tentative feeder rotation schedule Wednesday, November 11, following reports of widespread power outages beginning around 9 a.m.

The announcement provides a series of scheduled power rotation periods throughout the afternoon and evening, affecting several electrical feeders across the island.

According to WAPA's advisory, the tentative schedule is as follows:

St. Croix Feeder Rotation Schedule

11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.: Feeders 6B and 1A

1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.: Feeder 9B

3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.: Feeders 4A and 6A

5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.: Feeders 2A and 3A

7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.: Feeder 8B

WAPA emphasized that the schedule is tentative and may change depending on electricity demand and system conditions.

The latest advisory comes as frustration continues among residents dealing with prolonged interruptions to their electricity service. For many households, the outages mean going without air conditioning, refrigeration and other essential services, while businesses face disruptions to normal operations.

St. Croix's latest difficulties also raise concerns about the territory's overall power reliability, particularly as residents compare the island's current situation with ongoing electricity challenges on St. Thomas.

For residents, one of the biggest questions remains how long the interruptions will continue and when more consistent service can be expected.

WAPA has not provided, in the advisory shared with residents, a detailed explanation of the cause of the latest outage or a firm timeline for full restoration.