On August 29, Emergency reserve funds amounted to USD 260 million were approved by Financial Oversight and Manment Board in Puerto Rico. funds were approved as Hurricane Dorian approaches closer to island. Sputnik stated to ANI that funds will be utilized to undertake emergency preparation for hurricane. hurricane expected to hit US Virgin Islands as well.

Funds to be used only during emergency

Financial Oversight and Manment Board issued a statement saying, “In light of Hurricane Dorian and related Federal declaration of a state of emergency for Puerto Rico, Financial Oversight and Manment Board has authorized utilization of Emergency Reserve funds from fiscal years 2019 and 2020 as needed by Government of Puerto Rico without prior Oversight Board approval of reapportionment through September 28, 2019” statement also said that total fund of $260 million can only be used for emergency-related issue of Hurricane Dorian. On August 28, it was forecasted by USA’s National Hurricane Center that Hurricane Dorian will hit Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands in  next six to 12 hours. 

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Emergency declared in Florida

Goverr Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency in Florida to make preparations for Hurricane Dorian. In an interview, DeSantis told CNN that, “Today. I am declaring a state of emergency to ensure Florida is fully prepared for Hurricane Dorian. It’s important for Floridians on East Coast to monitor this storm closely.” He furr requested Floridians to gar ample amount of food supplies and stock up for next seven days. In latest updates by CNN, Hurricane Dorian hit US Virgin Islands and is storming towards Puerto Rico with high intensity. US President Donald Trump also tweeted this morning saying, “Be prepared and please follow State and Federal instructions.”

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According to latest updates, hurricane is getting stronger with higher intensities. It is expected to turn into to Category 3 hurricane before it reached Florida.

(Inputs from ANI)

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