RI For Puerto Rico: Raimondo Says

PROVIDENCE, RI—Here is a message from the governor about helping Puerto Rico. The transcript follows.

This week, Governor Raimondo, Secretary of State Gorbea and Central Falls Councilwoman Rivera ask Rhode Islanders to help our fellow citizens in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. We've all heard stories of the devastation in Puerto Rico—from high rise nursing homes without power to residents crowding around cell phone towers, desperately trying to reach loved ones.

We’ve already deployed the Rhode Island National Guard to assist with the recovery, just like we did after Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma. Governor Raimondo has reached out to Puerto Rico Governor Rosselló and assured him that Rhode Island stands ready to assist in any way we can. But, we can all help make a difference in the lives of our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico by donating funds to UnitedForPuertoRico.com. If you can find it in your heart or your wallet, please consider making a donation to aid critical relief. Every contribution counts.

Watch Governor Raimondo’s weekly video address here, and read the full transcript below.

Governor Raimondo: Hi. Last week, our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands were hit hard by Hurricane Maria. And entire communities have been devastated.

Secretary of State Gorbea: In the days that followed, we’ve seen stories about high rise nursing homes caring for seniors without power; about residents crowding around temporary cell phone towers desperately trying to reach friends and family on the islands and the mainland United States.

Governor Raimondo: Our friends, family and fellow citizens in Puerto Rico need our help.

Councilwoman Rivera: Nuestros amigos y familiares en Puerto Rico necesitan nuestra ayuda.

Governor Raimondo: This week, a crew from the Rhode Island National Guard deployed to assist the recovery, just like they did after Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma.

Secretary of State Gorbea: Nuestros corazones están con movidos y compartimos el dolor con nuestros hermanos puertorriqueños. La tormenta ha afectado muchas familias y Rhode Island está aquí para ayudar.

Governor Raimondo: I’ve reached out to Puerto Rico Governor Rosselló and told him that Rhode Island stands ready to assist in any way that we can be helpful.

The most important and impactful thing Rhode Islanders can do today to help the recovery is to make a contribution of any size to United for Puerto Rico. Visit www.unitedforpuertorico.com to make a contribution today.

Secretary of State Gorbea: United for Puerto Rico is providing direct service to the people and communities most impacted. Please consider making a contribution to United for Puerto Rico of any size to assist the recovery.

Councilwoman Rivera: Lo mas importante que los residentes de Rhode Island pueden hacer hoy para ayudar a la recuperacion de Puerto Rico es mandar una contribución de cualquier cantidad a Unidos por Puerto Rico. Visita www.unidosporpuertorico.com para hacer dicha contribución hoy.

Governor Raimondo: Rhode Island está unido con Puerto Rico. Rhode Island stands united with Puerto Rico. Please visit www.unitedforpuertorico.com and make a contribution today.

Secretary of State Gorbea: Gracias.

Councilwoman Rivera: Thank you.

Governor Raimondo: Thank you.