My office is working with a number of constituents whose family members are currently stranded in the Caribbean following Hurricane Irma. 

If you or a loved one needs assistance, please reach out to my office in Hartford at 860-549-8463. We are here to help.

For those currently on a U.S. Virgin Island (includes St. John, St. Thomas and St. Croix)

  • Those in need of transportation from St. John or St. Thomas should call the U.S. Virgin Island Department of Tourism at 340-772-0357 to arrange transportation.
  • There will be two cruise ships that will transport visitors from St. Thomas beginning Tuesday, September 12th. A Visitor Information Center has been set up near the cruise dock. Those wishing to be transported off the islands must contact their hotel or facility management at their property to be added to the ships manifest. 
  • Updates and additional information are available at www.usviupdate.com.

For those currently on other Caribbean islands 

  • Please visit the Department of State website for more information on local emergency services and location-specific evacuation information: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/news/HurricaneIrma.html
  • The U.S. Department of Defense is providing transportation from Dutch St. Maarten and from the British Virgin Islands.