[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 8 (Tuesday, January 14, 2020)]
[House]
[Page H215]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    EARTHQUAKES IN PUERTO RICO AND SUPPORT FOR EMERGENCY DECLARATION

  (Miss GONZALEZ-COLON of Puerto Rico asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute.)
  Miss GONZALEZ-COLON of Puerto Rico. Mr. Speaker, today I rise on 
behalf of every single one of my constituents impacted by the ongoing 
seismic activity in Puerto Rico.
  According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the southwestern coast of 
the island has been the epicenter of over 1,000 earthquakes since 
December 28 of last year.
  On January 7 the island experienced a 6.4 magnitude earthquake that 
has triggered consequent aftershock tremors that are felt in the entire 
island, mainly in the municipalities of Guanica, Guayanilla, Yauco, 
Penuelas, and Ponce.
  Mr. Speaker, I urge President Trump to approve the major disaster 
declaration requested by the Governor of Puerto Rico. This should be 
the next step to ensure proper and timely recovery efforts on the 
island as we push through yet another natural disaster.

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