Rescue and Relief of Americans in the Caribbean

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U.S. Virgin Islands governor Kenneth Mapp arrives at the Charles F. Blair National Guard Hangar after flying over St. Thomas, one of the Islands hit by Hurricane Irma 48 hours ago, in St. Croix, Friday, September 8, 2017. Irma is one of the most powerful storms ever recorded in the Atlantic. (AP Photo/Carlos Giusti)
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U.S. Virgin Islands governor Kenneth Mapp arrives at the Charles F. Blair National Guard Hangar after flying over St. Thomas, one of the Islands hit by Hurricane Irma 48 hours ago, in St. Croix, Friday, September 8, 2017. Irma is one of the most powerful storms ever recorded in the Atlantic. (AP Photo/Carlos Giusti)
U.S. Virgin Islands governor Kenneth Mapp arrives at the Charles F. Blair National Guard Hangar after flying over St. Thomas, one of the Islands hit by Hurricane Irma 48 hours ago, in St. Croix, Friday, September 8, 2017. Irma is one of the most powerful storms ever recorded in the Atlantic. (AP Photo/Carlos Giusti)

The rescue and relief of Americans from Caribbean nations is underway. There is an update on the federal effort. More from White House Correspondent April Ryan.

 

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