ST. CROIX -- Virgin Island hurricane survivors who speak a language other than English should know that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has many ways to help. One of FEMA’s top priorities is to ensure equal access for all Virgin Islanders affected by hurricanes Irma and Maria – and that language is not a barrier to receiving federal assistance.
If you or someone you know needs to apply for assistance or speak to a FEMA representative in a language other than English, you want written materials in your preferred language, or you need an American Sign Language interpreter, FEMA can help in several ways:
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