Wednesday, August 28, 2019

Puerto Rico on Edge as Tropical Storm Dorian Nears



Governor Cuomo Deploys Resources to Puerto Rico
and U.S. Virgin Islands in Advance of Expected Hurricane

Update: New York, 2:35 PM (EST) - As Puerto Rico continues to recover from the damage of Hurricanes Maria and Irma, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the deployment of New York State personnel and resources to Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands as Hurricane Dorian is expected to impact the region. The Governor directed the New York Power Authority to send a team of personnel to monitor the situation from the two locations and work with the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority and U.S. Virgin Islands Water & Power Authority on emergency response. Additional NYPA personnel are ready to be deployed as needed. The Governor also directed New York State Police to have 100 troopers on standby to be deployed to the islands, and the Division of Homeland Security &  Emergency Services is prepared to assist with command and control logistics, communication, planning and other emergency support functions on the ground.  

Click here for the full announcement. If not listed, check the site a little later.

Source: The Office of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo

No comments: