USVI HURRICANE UPDATE: ST. THOMAS & ST. JOHN (MARCH 2019) CURRENT ACTIVITIES (RESPONSE & RECOVERY) Volunteers on St. John and St. Thomas continue to work hard to bring relief in the aftermath of Hurricanes Irma and Maria. We’re transitioning into recovery phase to bring lasting strength back to the islands. St. John ● Last month, February 16th, marked one year of our program opening on St. John ● All Hands and Hearts has now finished 7 complete home rebuilds ● With 1138 people impacted on St John alone, the work of AHAH has now impacted over 25% of the island St. Thomas ● Continuing to rebuild roofs and homes throughout the island ● Completed the roof of the fieldhouse of Alvin McBean Ballpark ● Volunteered with an on-the-ground organization to promote community members getting involved in the recovery process ● Partnering with on-the-ground organizations in order to spread our earned knowledge throughout the community
Left: All Hands and Hearts volunteer clearing debris at a response site Up and right: AHAH volunteers fastening a layer of the roof onto the framework underneath