Disaster Recovery

During Two-Day Visit To USVI, Dept. of Interior Assistant Secretary Provides $2.8 Million In Funding

U.S. Interior Assistant Secretary Insular and International Affairs Doug Domenech, on Monday met with U.S. Virgin Islands and FEMA officials in St. Croix to review hurricane rebuilding efforts, the U.S. Department of Interior announced late Monday. Mr. Domenech provided $2.8 million in federal grants for rebuilding infrastructure and utilities. The funds made available will support upgrades at the local public schools, road rehabilitation in St. Croix, and meter reading for the Water and Power Authority (WAPA), Interior said. “Hurricanes Irma and Maria greatly tested the resiliency of Virgin Islanders but they are stronger than ever,” said Mr. Domenech said. “My team and I visited this week with public and private sector officials on a wide range of issues including how to provide abundant and affordable energy to consumers for the future. Secretary Zinke continues to be a strong advocate for VI needs at the highest levels of the Trump administration.” Mr. Domenech met various other of...