| Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett Delivers Speech on Gun Violence |
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| To watch speech click here. |
During a one minute speech on the floor of the US House of Representatives, Congresswoman Plaskett chose to speak on gun violence in the territory and across the nation. The Congresswoman voiced her support for common-sense gun laws including universal background checks, closing the gun show loophole, legislation mandating safe and proper storage, a reasonable ban on assault weapons, and enhanced treatment and resources for the mentally ill.
The Congresswoman will also speak at UVI's Non-Profit Violence Prevention Summit on October 1st, as well as be a part of the summit's roundtable discussion.
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Congresswoman Plaskett Pens Letter
Concerning WAPA |
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| Click here to read the letter. |
Amid growing concerns about WAPA's financial status and management, Congresswoman Plaskett spoke with the Authority's senior leadership, members of the financial community, and Governor Bryan before penning a letter to the Governor and Senate President Novelle Francis about the crisis state of WAPA. In her letter, Delegate Plaskett called for the Governor to declare a state of emergency. If the Governor accepts this recommendation, it will open opportunities for community disaster loan forgiveness; technical assistance from the Rural Utility Service and the U.S. Department of Energy to provide efficient and reliable electrical service; a petition to HUD to re-evaluate funding levels provided the Virgin Islands for hazard mitigation projects; and federal court intervention.
It is imperative for the people of the Virgin Islands that changes are made and soon.
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| Congresswoman Plaskett Hosts Red Cross Briefing for National Preparedness Month |
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| Congresswoman Plaskett during the briefing. |
Alongside the Red Cross, Congresswoman Plaskett hosted a National Preparedness Month briefing. In her remarks, the Congresswoman thanked the Red Cross for their work in the Virgin Islands during the aftermath of hurricanes Irma and Maria. The challenges of getting necessary disaster relief and mitigation funding was addressed by both Congresswoman Plaskett and her colleague from Puerto Rico, Congresswoman Jennifer González-Colón. |
| Community Reminders |
- In the coming days, many of you on St Thomas will receive a notice from the Postal Service with your official and correct mailing address. Take a moment to review this important notice for information that may be different from the address format you now use.
For example, your official address may include an apartment number or a street name and building number. The Postal Service relies on the use of this complete address for proper delivery of your important personal and business mails, including packages, checks or medications.
Always use your official address. Include all elements of this address every time you provide your address for a purchase, a service for which you are billed or to friends and family. Also, use a complete return address on envelopes or packages that you mail.
Typically, your physical location is not a complete mailing address. Your official notice from the Postal Service will provide a complete address that you can use for regular, reliable mail service from the Postal Service.
The Postal Service is committed to excellence but they need our help to deliver. If you have any questions concerning your address, contact my office at 340-774-4408.
- We'd like to remind the public that high school juniors interested in attending a military academy must submit their application by October 31st. For more information please visit my website.
- Fishermen, in order to receive any disaster funds you must register with SAM through SAM.gov after receiving a DUNS number by going to fedgov.dnb.com or calling 1-866-705-5711.
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ST.CROIX DISTRICT OFFICE
60 KING STREET
FREDERIKSTED, VI 00840
340.778.5900 |
ST.THOMAS DISTRICT OFFICE
9100 HAVENSIGHT
PORT OF SALE MALL, SUITE 22
ST. THOMAS, VI 00802
340.774.4408 |
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