Governor Lolo M. Moliga is pleased to announce that his request to President Trump for a major declaration has been approved and released to him today through FEMA Officials here on Island.
The governor expressed to Lieutenant Governor Lemanu Peleti Maura and all his disaster team his thanks and appreciation for comprehensively preparing our request for a major declaration.
This Presidential Declaration activates other federal assistance programs which will provide help directly to the affected people, businesses and the American Samoa Government.
These federal agencies will be on island soon to set up programs to ensure that all affected residents and businesses will be assisted.
The details relative to federal programs authorized by the Presidential Declaration will be available and presented at a later date by the Lieutenant Governor who is heading the recovery effort.
The governor extends his appreciation to the servants of God for all the prayers and encouragement as well as the people of American Samoa for their patience and understanding.
He said, “I would be remiss if I fail to express my profound gratitude and appreciation to President Donald Trump for accepting my earnest request for a major disaster declaration to ensure that the needs of Americans of Samoan ancestry and businesses victimized by Tropical Storm Gita are comprehensively addressed thus restoring hope for our people.”
