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CONGRESSWOMAN STACEY E. PLASKETT’S STATEMENT REGARDING THE RECENT EARTHQUAKE OFF THE COAST OF JAMAICA AND CUBA

Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett released the following statement regarding the recent earthquakes that have rocked the islands of the Cayman Islands, Cuba and Jamaica:

Washington, January 28, 2020

For Immediate Release                             Contact: Michael J. McQuerry

January 28, 2020                                                        202-215-8524

PRESS STATEMENT

CONGRESSWOMAN STACEY E. PLASKETT’S STATEMENT REGARDING THE RECENT EARTHQUAKE OFF THE COAST OF JAMAICA AND CUBA

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett released the following statement regarding the recent earthquakes that have rocked the islands of the Cayman Islands, Cuba and Jamaica:

 “We are praying for our Caribbean brothers and sisters in the Cayman Islands, Cuba and Jamaica.  We are grateful there are no initial reports of casualties.  I am concerned with the recent seismic activity in the Caribbean Basin and have spoken with Chairman Eliot Engel of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and other Members of Congress about engaging in fact-finding as well as providing support which the region may need in the coming weeks.

“We all are aware that severe earthquakes are possible at any moment and we must be prepared. My office will continue to work to ensure communities in the Caribbean are prepared for any disaster.”

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