Over 1,000 people, primarily U.S. citizens, have been evacuated from St. Marteen and St. Thomas after Hurricane Irma tore through the Caribbean islands, the government of Puerto Rico announced Sunday.
Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Rosselló said his government had “responded to the call of our fellow Americans in need not only out of solidarity but because it is our responsibility as the closest United States territory,” according to a press release.
Six C130 aircrafts led by the Puerto Rico, Kentucky and New York National Guards transported people to safety, the statement said, adding that more evacuation trips will take place after weather conditions in the area improve.
The Puerto Rico government coordinated efforts with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and other federal agencies to provide assistance in the area that was hard-hit by the storm.
Aide provided to the evacuees included emergency medical care, food and hotel accommodations, as well as help arranging their air travel to mainland U.S., the press release said.
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