FEMA Approves Nearly $28 Million to Support Recovery in the U.S. Virgin Islands

U.S. Virgin Islands - Under the leadership of President Trump and Secretary Noem, FEMA recently approved nearly $28 million in funding to support recovery for Hurricane Maria in the U.S. Virgin Islands for Public Assistance projects, which includes debris removal, emergency protective measures and the repair or replacement of public infrastructure damaged by recent disasters.

This regional funding is part of a broader effort announced by the Department of Homeland Security and was approved prior to the lapse in federal funding.

Here are some FEMA grants recently approved across the U.S. Virgin Islands:

• $14.2 million to the V.I. Economic Development Authority/St. Croix for hazard mitigation and permanent warehouse repairs.
• $7 million to Governor Juan F. Luis Hospital/St. Croix for emergency protective measures, including leasing and developing a temporary outpatient facility to ensure continued dialysis services.
• $3 million to the V.I. Department of Public Works/St. Croix for temporary facilities at Anna's Hope Compound following Hurricane Maria, with multiple project versions covering mold remediation, office space rental, renovation, and ultimately demolition and replacement of the maintenance building to support continuity of public services.
• $1.4 million to the V.I. Department of Human Services/St. Thomas for emergency protective measures, including temporary leases, buildouts, and IT setup at multiple locations to ensure continuity of services following Hurricane Maria.
• $1.3 million to the Judiciary of the Virgin Islands/St. Croix for permanent repairs to three buildings, contents, and a vehicle, including demolition, replacement, and restoration work to meet code requirements.

FEMA will continue to review additional projects and obligate funds on a rolling basis as eligibility is confirmed and scopes of work are finalized.