VOX: “Hysteria is starting to spread”: Puerto Rico is devastated in the wake of Hurricane Maria
No power, little access to water, dwindling food: the situation in Puerto Rico right now.
Five days after Hurricane Maria tore through Puerto Rico, bisecting the entire island, the US territory is in the grips of a serious, life-threatening crisis, with humanitarian aid getting in far more slowly than is needed.
The island is running short on food, fuel, and access to clean water and there’s limited communications, which means some communities have received no information about the rescue efforts underway.
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WNU Editor: This is as bad as it can get. Government and media reports since yesterday have revealed the extent of the damage .... in short, much of the infrastructure and economy of Puerto Rico has been destroyed. And while some are saying that there is no excuse on why aid is not being delivered faster .... The 'very big ocean' between here and Puerto Rico is not a perfect excuse for a lack of aid (Washington Post) .... considering that this was a hurricane (and hurricanes are unpredictable), and that the airport has been severely damaged .... and that Puerto Rico is a thousand miles away .... I am surprised that some aid is still coming in.. But aside from the immediate emergencies .... the big problem will be the future. Puerto Rico's infrastructure needs to be completely rebuild. The economy has been wiped out. And there are 3.5 million who need immediate help. To put it bluntly .... this is going to be a long and costly rebuilding process, and there is no enthusiasm in Congress to spend the tens of billions (if not more) to do it.
More News On Puerto Rico
Trump turns focus on Puerto Rico, promising aid and a visit -- PBS News Hour
Overnight Energy: Trump to survey Puerto Rico damage next week -- The Hill
On the defensive over response to Hurricane Maria, Trump to visit Puerto Rico -- USA Today
Hurricane Maria: Trump to visit storm-ravaged Puerto Rico -- BBC
Trump praises disaster relief in Puerto Rico, discounting complaints -- Reuters
Food, water, power, gasoline desperately needed in Puerto Rico -- CBS
Here’s Everything The U.S. Military Is Doing To Help Devastated Puerto Rico -- Daily Caller
No way to get ahold of family there. There asking now to just send one email. With all the personal information you can. To maybe get a response.
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