Committee of Homeland Security, Justice, and Public Safety

The Committee on Homeland Security, Justice, and Public Safety has scheduled a legislative committee hearing for 12:00 noon, Monday, May 22, 2023, in the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room on St. Croix. The Committee is expected to receive overview testimony from a number of entities relative to the state of readiness ahead of the 2023 Hurricane Season. Topics to be discussed will include infrastructure, shelters, emergency housing, public safety and more. The hearing will be conducted in person.

Block I 12:00 P.M.

Invited Testifiers:
Honorable Daryl Jaschen, Director , Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Management Agency,(VITEMA)
Honorable Ray Martinez, Commissioner, Virgin Islands Police Department
MG Kodjo S. Knox-Limbacker, Adutant General General, Virgin Islands National Guard
Honorable Kimberly Causey-Gomez, Commissioner, Department of Human Services
Mr. Daryl A. George Sr., Director, Virgin Islands Fire/EMS
Ms. Tina Beazer, Senior Program Manager, American Red Cross