Senate President Vargrave Richard expressed concern Tuesday that the Water and Power Authority refused outside help to get St. Croix's power running again.
In a release from his office, Richards said, "I am disturbed by the statement made by (WAPA) Executive Director Raymond George regarding not needing any outside assistance to restore service to remaining troubled areas. I question the underlying rationale for not seeking outside assistance to expedite the restoration process. If it would bring about a shorter recover time."
Southern Energy, the company that is trying to buy WAPA, assisted WAPA in getting back on line after both Hurricanes Hugo and Marilyn.
But it was announced Tuesday that WAPA was going to go it alone this time.
Instead of accepting help from Southern Energy, WAPA has decided to pull linemen from St. Thomas to assist with the restoration.
That move has stepped up the process resulting in a projection by the local power company that 75 to 80 percent of power on St. Croix will be restored by the weekend.
