Lamont Said CT Is Prepared to Assist Puerto Rico with Water Crisis

Lamont said CT is prepared to assist Puerto Rico with water crisis

Connecticut is prepared to help Puerto Rico deal with a severe water crisis affecting hundreds of thousands of households, according to Gov. Ned Lamont.

With Puerto Rico In Water Crisis, CT Pledges Assistance

Puerto Rico is in the midst of a record drought, compounded by low reservoir levels and a major aqueduct rupture. The island has instituted water rationing and last week New York sent 45,000 bottles of water to the San Juan area for distribution.

CT legislators to visit Puerto Rico in October to help find solutions to water crisis

Rep. Geraldo Reyes Jr. said he will be joined by members of the state’s Environment and Energy & Technology Committees

Connecticut leaders, Puerto Rican community rally support as water crisis continues on the island

Connecticut leaders and members of the state’s Puerto Rican community are looking for ways to help as Puerto Rico faces an ongoing water crisis that has left thousands of residents without running water for days at a time. For about a month, water rationing has been underway in parts of Puerto Rico, including areas of San Juan. More than 180,000...