Forgotten Americans

 

   On September 6, 2017 Hurricane Irma, one of the most powerful Atlantic storms of the century, hit the U.S. Virgin Islands. Striking the islands as a category 5 storm, its ferocious winds of 185 mph and rising waters virtually annihilated the inhabited islands of St. Croix, St. John, St. Thomas, and surrounding islands. Reports from the island speak of total devastation in many places. With an infrastructure that's been destroyed, impassable roads, a non-existent power grid, the U.S. Virgin Islands are in dire need of help. While FEMA and various agencies have jumped into action for those affected by Hurricane Harvey and Floridians hit by Irma, the U.S. Virgin Islands has not received the same help provided to others. Floridians residing in the Florida Keys and other areas affected by Irma have also received immediate assistance from government agencies. The question is why has the U.S. Virgin Islands been forgotten?

   Why has the U.S. government not loaned a helping hand to those affected by Irma in the U.S. Virgin Islands? While the U.S. Virgin Islands are not attached to the mainland of the United States, the U.S. Virgin Islands are very much so a part of the United States. Perhaps the President could show those in the islands affected by Irma some hope with a visit to the islands ravaged by last week's storm. The people of the U.S. Virgin Islands have a long, tough road ahead of them as they rebuild their homes and communities. The U.S. Virgin Islands will likely take months or possibly even years to rebuild, and these fellow Americans need our help, and they need it now. With that being said, let's forgo that next overpriced lunch or dinner, and give to those in the U.S. Virgin Islands in need, as to let them know that we here in America have not forgotten our fellow Americans.

HOW TO HELP:

https://www.whattodo-vi.com/

https://www.gofundme.com/irma-relief-for-the-virgin-islands