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55 Percent Of Territory Now Energized, Mapp Says; 35 Percent To Go In 13 Days

Governor Kenneth Mapp announced at his Monday hurricane recovery press briefing, which the governor said would be his last weekly recovery-related press event, that the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority, along with its 811 linemen had restored 55 percent of the territory as of Monday. The breakdown sees St. Thomas making the most progress with 61 percent restoration, 67 percent on St. John, St. Croix with 46 percent and Water Island with 98.3 percent. "One home and a beach house left to go," the governor said of Water Island. With Christmas just 13 days away, will WAPA meet its goal of 90 percent restoration? The company hasn't amended goal. Find the latest update below. As the restoration of service continues in both districts by WAPA Line Department personnel as well as on and off-island contractors, some customers in the following areas are targeted for service restoration this week and into the weekend: St. Croix: All for the Better, Annas Hope, Barren Spot, Estate Be...