President Trump spoke yesterday with Governor Rossello of Puerto Rico
and with Governor Mapp of the U.S. Virgin Islands to express support as
both territories
respond to and recover from Hurricanes Irma and Maria. The President
thanked the Governors for their leadership in preparing the residents of
Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands for these catastrophic events.
The President also received an assessment
of the damage caused by Hurricane Maria and pledged continued help from
his Administration for the people of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin
Islands. Both Governors expressed their continued appreciation for the
hard work and rapid support from the Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
The
President confirmed that the Federal Government has been actively
preparing its response to Hurricane Maria even as it continues to
support the States of Texas, Louisiana,
Florida, Georgia, and all the communities affected by Hurricanes Harvey
and Irma.
Source: The White House, Office of the Press Secretary
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