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DHS Serves: Veronica Cruz Chacon

Release Date: June 30, 2015

As we approach Independence Day, DHS will be highlighting the dedicated service to our nation of employees from across the Department. Check this page throughout the week for first-hand accounts from employees who have shared why they serve.

Veronica Cruz Chacon

I was 13 years old when Hurricane Georges came through Puerto Rico. I remember staring hopeless at the devastation:  bridges were completely gone, and rivers were indistinguishable from the rest of the flooded valleys. In all the chaos, FEMA showed up and a glimpse of hope filled the air. That day, while removing debris from the streets with my neighbors, I realized my calling: to assist disaster survivors. That is why I serve. – Veronica Cruz Chacon, Human Services Specialist, Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA)

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Last Updated: 08/07/2024
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