News Release

Closure Due to Hurricane Irma

Date: September 5, 2017

Christiansted National Historic Site has begun shut down procedures for the three National Park units on St. Croix, including Buck Island Reef National Monument and Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve, for today, September 5, 2017. The parks are closed today, and will remain closed until further notice. All facility and Concessioner operations will remain closed until further notice. Once Hurricane Irma passes NPS staff will assess any damages and determine when the parks can be safely opened.

For further information on status of closure, and details on the reopening of facilities please call 340.277.6794, visit our website at www.nps.gov/chri, www.nps.gov/sari, or www.nps.gov/buis, or our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ChristianstedNPS.