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Hurricane Helene aftermath: More than 223 dead as hope fades in search for survivors
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Hurricane Helene aftermath: More than 223 dead as hope fades in search for survivors

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — The weary and worn residents of Julianne Johnson’s neighborhood in Asheville have been getting by without electricity since Hurricane Helene tore through the Southeast last week and upended…
Posted by John McCarthy October 4, 2024
Hurricane Helene kills at least 56 and cuts a swath of destruction across the Southeast
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Hurricane Helene kills at least 56 and cuts a swath of destruction across the Southeast

PERRY, Florida (AP) — Hurricane Helene left an enormous path of destruction across Florida and the southeastern U.S. on Friday, killing at least 56 people, snapping towering oaks like twigs and tearing…
Posted by John McCarthy September 28, 2024
Biden OKs disaster declaration for the USVI in the wake of Tropical Storm Ernesto
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Biden OKs disaster declaration for the USVI in the wake of Tropical Storm Ernesto

CHRISTIANSTED — The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced this week that federal disaster assistance is available to the U.S. Virgin Islands to supplement response efforts due to emergency conditions resulting…
Posted by John McCarthy August 21, 2024
Janitor who masterminded $4 million theft of HUD funds after storm granted leave by VIDE
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Janitor who masterminded $4 million theft of HUD funds after storm granted leave by VIDE

FREDERIKSTED — A Department of Education maintenance man who masterminded a scheme to steal $4 million in federal disaster recovery funds has been granted leave by VIDE so he can…
Posted by John McCarthy June 14, 2024
At least 22 dead in Memorial Day weekend storms that devastated several US states
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At least 22 dead in Memorial Day weekend storms that devastated several US states

AUSTIN (AP) — A series of powerful storms swept over the central and southern U.S. over the Memorial Day holiday weekend, killing at least 22 people and leaving a wide…
Posted by John McCarthy May 28, 2024
Education officials clarify scope of work following FEMA’s $385M commitment
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Education officials clarify scope of work following FEMA’s $385M commitment

CHRISTIANSTED — The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced a nearly $385 million commitment to replace four U.S. Virgin Islands elementary schools and repair a lunch warehouse on St. Thomas. The…
Posted by John McCarthy April 27, 2024
Kamala Harris marks first visit to Puerto Rico as vice president, riling some in the US territory
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Kamala Harris marks first visit to Puerto Rico as vice president, riling some in the US territory

SAN JUAN (AP) — U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris visited Puerto Rico on today as part of a whirlwind trip to tout the federal aid the U.S. territory has received following deadly…
Posted by John McCarthy March 22, 2024
Federal audit finds ‘a lot of work remains’ in Puerto Rico’s hurricane and earthquake recovery
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Federal audit finds ‘a lot of work remains’ in Puerto Rico’s hurricane and earthquake recovery

SAN JUAN (AP) — Puerto Rico is trudging through reconstruction work after two devastating hurricanes and a string of strong earthquakes, and has spent less than 10% of more than $23 billion in…
Posted by John McCarthy March 4, 2024
Fossil fuel-dependent Puerto Rico can fully shift to clean energy by 2050, a federal study says
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Fossil fuel-dependent Puerto Rico can fully shift to clean energy by 2050, a federal study says

SAN JUAN (AP) — As Puerto Rico struggles with chronic power outages and a decaying electric grid, federal officials believe the U.S. territory can fully shift from fossil fuels to…
Posted by John McCarthy February 12, 2024
USVI Houses of Worship Get Nearly $1,000,000 From FEMA
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USVI Houses of Worship Get Nearly $1,000,000 From FEMA

-CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Several houses of worship in the U.S. Virgin Islands received funds from FEMA’s Nonprofit Security Grant Program this year. In total, about $900,000 was awarded to various…
Posted by John McCarthy November 5, 2023

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