Before and after satellite views of the U.S. and British Virgin Islands. They appear to have been stripped of foliage by the hurricane. If you have ever been to these islands, it is hard to imagine them denuded of vegetation, especially the national park that takes up two-thirds of St. John.
I'm hoping we'll hear more of what's happening as I would think the circumstances are dire and in need of address. The Episcopal Church has a strong presence in the USVI and will disseminate goods and services from funds donated to Episcopal Relief and Development via their web page, if interested.