By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/federal-government-pay-debris-removal-virgin-islands-wake-hurricane-maria Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Federal government to pay for all debris removal from Virgin Islands in wake of Hurricane Maria Nation Sep 26, 2017 7:13 PM EST The federal government will pick up 100 percent of the costs for debris removal and other emergency protective measures in the U.S. Virgin Islands in the wake of Hurricane Maria. The White House made the announcement Tuesday, saying it will pick up all the costs for six months after the hurricane’s impact. U.S. states and territories typically cover 25 percent of the costs, with the federal government paying the remaining 75 percent. Previously, Trump had pledged to cover 90 percent of costs for debris removal in the Virgin Islands, and 100 percent of protective measures for 30 days, then 90 percent after that. By — Associated Press Associated Press
The federal government will pick up 100 percent of the costs for debris removal and other emergency protective measures in the U.S. Virgin Islands in the wake of Hurricane Maria. The White House made the announcement Tuesday, saying it will pick up all the costs for six months after the hurricane’s impact. U.S. states and territories typically cover 25 percent of the costs, with the federal government paying the remaining 75 percent. Previously, Trump had pledged to cover 90 percent of costs for debris removal in the Virgin Islands, and 100 percent of protective measures for 30 days, then 90 percent after that.