Hurricane Maria devasted Puerto Rico
Looking back: Hurricane Maria devasted Puerto Rico 7 years ago
Friday marks seven years since Hurricane Maria made landfall in Puerto Rico. Maria was a strong Category 4 storm when it hit on September 20th, 2017. The storm killed about 3,000 people and caused more than $90 billion in damage. Parts of the island are still rebuilding today.
On This Day: Hurricane Maria makes landfall in Puerto Rico
In 2017, Hurricane Maria made landfall in Puerto Rico as a Category 4 storm. The storm left the entire island without power and nearly 3,000 people dead over the next several months.
Puerto Rico still feels the impact of Hurricane Maria 7 years later
HURRICANE MARIA SLAMMED PUERTO RICO, AND DESPITE THE TIME, MANY FAMILIES ON AND FROM THE ISLAND STILL FEEL THE PAIN. THE STORM HIT PUERTO RICO ON THIS DAY IN 2017. THAT’S RIGHT. FIRST WARNING METEOROLOGIST ERIC BURRIS TAKES US BACK TO THAT DAY TO SHOW US ...
Puerto Rico's infrastructure still recovering from Hurricane Maria 7 years after the Category 4 storm devastated the island
Puerto Rico is still recovering from Hurricane Maria -- nearly seven years after the powerful Category 4 storm caused extensive damage to the island's already delicate infrastructure. September marks National Preparedness Month and the start of Hispanic Heritage Month -- stark reminders of the work that remains to be done on the island,
Bakery owners from Puerto Rico find success in Central Florida 7 years after Hurricane Maria
Their story began in 2017, when Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico, destroying their successful bakery chain. Six months later, they moved to Osceola County.
Oversight board says it will help speed up projects to fix Puerto Rico's electric grid
A federal control board that oversees Puerto Rico’s finances announced Wednesday that it will step in to help speed up ...
Escape Crowds: Visit 7 Of Puerto Rico’s Lesser-Known Beaches
Discover 7 of Puerto Rico's lesser known beaches for serene escapes with stunning landscapes, ideal for snorkeling, ...
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USVI and Puerto Rico to Remain Drought-Free Through December, But Excessive Rainfall Will Continue to Impact Agriculture
Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands are expected to remain drought-free through the remainder of the year, with ...
Bad Bunny Shares His Chilling New Song ‘Una Velita,’ A Political Resistance Anthem For Puerto Rico
Ahead of Hurricane Maria’s anniversary, the rapper wants to remind the world how officials handled the devastating disaster.
Puerto Rico Rejects Extending Voter Registration Deadline Amid Outcry
A petition to extend the voter registration deadline in Puerto Rico amid long lines and logistical challenges was denied.
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Her piano concert was six years in the making. Then Puerto Rico's power went out
Puerto Rico’s unstable electric grid affects every sector of society, including the island’s rich cultural scene. An outage ...
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Solar tussles in Puerto Rico
Lawsuits, an imminent threat to net metering, and questions over commitments to the energy transition in some quarters pose ...
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Super Rare Red Lightning Was Recently Caught On Camera Over Puerto Rico
I’m not sure this red lightning qualifies, but I mean…it’s definitely unsettling. The red spurts of electricity are ...