AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoDrinking Water Funding: The U.S. EPA announced more than $25 million in grants to help small and rural communities upgrade drinking water systems, tackle PFAS, and address lead and other local contamination issues. Public Health Access: Allpure Behavioral Health partnered with Rx Outreach to expand affordable online substance use disorder treatment, including medication support delivered to patients’ homes. Local Hospital Support: Rio Grande Hospital received an AARP Community Challenge grant to build an age-friendly “wellness route” with benches, shade, and gentle-movement prompts for adults 50+. Community Safety & Wellness: AARP also highlighted livability grants nationwide, including projects aimed at safer mobility, social connection, and disaster readiness for older adults. USVI Health & Safety: VIPD is investigating the fatal shooting of 34-year-old Michiah Morton near Mahogany Run Villas on St. Thomas. Emergency Response: Coast Guard units rescued a boater after a vessel fire near St. Thomas; the survivor was transported to Charlotte Amalie for medical care. Policy Watch: Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. signed USVI firearms reform legislation updating licensing and registration rules. Health Alerts Abroad: Back-to-back earthquakes in Venezuela triggered tsunami advisories for the Caribbean, including the U.S. Virgin Islands, before alerts were later canceled.
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