Nydia Velázquez: “These measures have significantly reduced the resiliency and capacity…”

On the recordJune 10, 2020

These measures have significantly reduced the resiliency and capacity of agencies to respond adequately to major disasters.

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Velazquez criticized austerity measures for weakening Puerto Rico's disaster response capabilities.

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Nydia Velázquez: “These measures have significantly reduced the resiliency and capacity of agencies to respond adequately to major…”