US Virgin Islands
 St. John: The smallest and most remote of the U.S. Virgin Islands was stripped of most of its signature beauty by Hurricane Irma as trees and parks have been demolished. Half of the population has evacuated.
St. John: The smallest and most remote of the U.S. Virgin Islands was stripped of most of its signature beauty by Hurricane Irma as trees and parks have been demolished. Half of the population has evacuated
 There are still three key needs for those on the island:
Communications
Cellphone towers and telephone poles were ripped down all over the islands. This has made it really hard for individuals to stay in touch, and for government agencies and non-governmental relief organizations to coordinate their work.
Power
Most of the territory remains without power. This has forced hospitals to evacuate vulnerable patients to the US mainland.
Shelter
Many homes were damaged and many still lack supplies — even tarps — to repair roofs, walls and windows.
“It’s raining. A lot,” says Brown. She’s visited many homes, especially in low-income neighborhoods, where people are still living in damp homes, quickly filling with black mold. “They have nowhere to go,” says Brown. Many on the island can’t leave.” Please help bring relief to this devastated Island State.   
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