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Disaster Recovery
…the importance of composite poles as they “are more resilient to hurricane-force winds and were chosen to replace the territory’s vulnerable wooden poles." She said composite poles can withstand winds of up to 200 mph and come wit…
Education
…presented to Dr. Mills in July for her efforts in the aftermath of Hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017. “I found her work at the VIUCEDD after Hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017 inspiring,” stated Melissa Villarreal, committee member…
Disaster Recovery
…the Virgin Islands whole again after experiencing two devastating hurricanes. The United States government and the international community has an obligation to work with the affected local governments to restore infrastructure, pr…
Top Stories
…undergrounding effort. This paid off in a big way in 2017 following Hurricanes Irma and Maria. "We had internet and electricity within four to five days after Hurricane Maria," Ms. James said. Word got out quickly, and within the …
Art
…Sunday. 81C said it will expand operations this year to include a “hurricane season artist in residence program” and launch a boutique hotel component featuring an upper level historic grand residence complete with a library and l…
Disaster Recovery
…territory wide. The newer composite poles can better withstand major hurricanes compared to the traditional wooden poles now in use. Office of Disaster Recovery (ODR) Director Adrienne L. Williams Octalien said, “ODR applauds the …
WAPA
…regarding telecommunication companies with the PSC. After the hurricanes of 2017 and the global pandemic of 2020, it has become increasingly evident that access to reliable telecommunications is a necessity of life. The amendment …
Health
…following the decommissioning of the hospital's third floor after Hurricanes Irma and Maria. The emergency situation is compounded by news that JFL North, the temporary modular unit that was supposed to be currently serving the co…
WAPA
…for hazard mitigation projects in the aftermath of the 2017 hurricanes. It includes the addition of new generation at the territory’s power plants, undergrounding of electrical equipment to at least 50% of utility customers, the a…
Education
…the State of Louisiana failed to protect the voting rights of recent Hurricane Katrina evacuees, he intervened and led a “Freedom Caravan” of citizens back to New Orleans to vote. Dr. Warnock has taken on the contradictions in our…
Government
…including the building of modular units for schools following Hurricanes Irma and Maria, was under fire from senators Wednesday as they questioned what legal action could be taken against the firm over contracted work legislators …
Disaster Recovery
…destruction inflicted on the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico by Hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017," said Ms. Plaskett in a statement. "FEMA was given flexibility to make repairs and replace infrastructure on the islands to incorpor…
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