AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoUSVI Emergency Response: The U.S. Coast Guard rescued a boater after a charter vessel caught fire and sank south of St. Thomas on Sunday, May 31. The lone passenger was transferred to Virgin Islands Fire and Emergency Medical Services, and the boater was found floating and clinging to an overturned dinghy. Hurricane Preparedness: The National Hurricane Center is expanding its forecast cone for the 2026 season to include tropical storm and hurricane watches and warnings farther inland, aiming to better show wind risks beyond the coast—an update that also covers the U.S. Virgin Islands. Local Public Health & Safety: The USVI Senate advanced a bill to manage green waste through controlled incineration only when safer options like shredding, mulching, composting, and reuse aren’t available, with added fire-safety and smoke/particulate limits. Food Security: A Virgin Islands-focused commentary highlights how food security and healthy eating are tied to mental well-being, reduced toxic stress, and better child health outcomes. Nutrition Assistance: SUN Bucks/Summer EBT is set to begin in June, with U.S. Virgin Islands included among participating territories to help eligible families buy groceries during summer break.
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