New Bill Seeks To Investigate How Federal Government Failed Puerto Rico
Over a year has passed since Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico, but the island is far from achieving a complete recovery. Puerto Rico’s slow recovery has been surprising to many;…
Puerto Rico Suffered The Most Adverse Weather Events Over Past 20 Years
The Caribbean has always been home to extreme weather events. The area is ripe for storms and hurricanes that routinely sweep through during every hurricane season. However, not all Caribbean…
Puerto Rico Granted Much Needed Additional Aid From FEMA
After a new report found previous estimates of Puerto Rico’s economic losses from Hurricane Maria were inadequate, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) granted more aid to Puerto Rico. The…
New Study Finds Hurricane Maria Cost Puerto Rico $43 Billion
Hurricane Maria devastated the island of Puerto Rico over a year ago, but the true cost of the storm is still being determined. According to new estimates, original damage calculations…
This Hurricane Season Could Cripple Puerto Rico’s Recovery
It’s been over a year since Hurricane Maria struck Puerto Rico and caused catastrophic damage. Although the island is rarely in the news these days, life has not returned to…
Reinsurer Recalcitrance Slowing Down the Repair of Puerto Rico’s Infrastructure
While preparing for a natural disaster is a wise idea, there are some things that just cannot be anticipated. When Hurricane Maria ravaged Puerto Rico, few could have imagined the…
Nearly A Year After Hurricane Maria, Puerto Rico’s Power Grid Still Failing
When Hurricane Maria ravaged Puerto Rico on September 20, 2017, few realized how long lasting the devastation would be. It’s been over ten months, and power has still not been…