Nation
World
Politics
Sports
Business
Entertainment
Life
Tech
Science
Opinion
Crime
Health
Oddities

Puerto Rico's power grid is struggling 5 years after Hurricane Maria. Here's why.

Por: ABC News Tech September 22, 2022

thumbnail

Hurricane Fiona, which has as it heads toward Bermuda, left in its wake large-scale devastation in Puerto Rico.The storm reportedly left at least one person dead, caused catastrophic flooding and knocked out power across the island.The blackout reminded many of the destruction wrought five years ago by Hurricane Maria, which caused roughly 2,975 deaths and demolished much of the island's infrastructure.Over a million customers in Puerto... + full article



Similar News

Five years after Hurricane Maria, locals watch again as Puerto Rico left in the dark

The Boston Globe USA Nation September 22, 2022

thumbnailWhen power returned — after nearly 48 hours — early Tuesday to the rental home Deysi Gutierrez and her friends were staying at as the powerful Hurricane Fiona swept through Puerto Rico, it didn’t last long. By nightfall, when it was time to pack for their return flight to... + más

Groups helping Puerto Rico during Hurricane Fiona | ABC News

Hurricane Fiona knocks out power in Puerto Rico, governor says | The Boston Globe


Omar Aquino and Cristina Pacione-Zayas: Hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico needs help to achieve self-determination

Chicago Tribune USA Opinion September 22, 2022

thumbnailTuesday marked a full five years after Hurricane Maria literally uprooted Puerto Rico. For the first time, all eyes were on the island — and the images were haunting. The empathy ignited mass mobilization from all corners of this country to send food and supplies. We saw late... + más

Groups helping Puerto Rico during Hurricane Fiona | ABC News

Hurricane Fiona knocks out power in Puerto Rico, governor says | The Boston Globe


Biden promises federal government will fully cover a month of aid to Puerto Rico after Hurricane Fiona

CNBC USA Politics September 22, 2022

thumbnailView of a sailboat dragged to the shore by strong waves in the Bay of Samana, after the passage of Hurricane Fiona, in Samana, Dominican Republic on September 20, 2022.Erika Santelices AFP Getty ImagesPresident Joe Biden announced Thursday that the federal government would cover... + más

Groups helping Puerto Rico during Hurricane Fiona | ABC News

Hurricane Fiona knocks out power in Puerto Rico, governor says | The Boston Globe


President Biden speaks with Puerto Rico's governor amid Hurricane Fiona aftermath

ABC News USA Politics September 20, 2022

thumbnailPresident Joe Biden spoke Monday with Puerto Rico Gov. Pedro Pierluisi about the federal government's support after the island territory .According to the White House, Biden -- who spoke by phone with Pierluisi from Air Force One while returning from the state funeral for... + más

Groups helping Puerto Rico during Hurricane Fiona | ABC News

Hurricane Fiona knocks out power in Puerto Rico, governor says | The Boston Globe


Hurricane Fiona knocks out power in Puerto Rico, governor says

The Boston Globe USA Nation September 19, 2022

thumbnailHurricane Fiona made landfall in Puerto Rico on Sunday afternoon after knocking out power to all of Puerto Rico, its governor said, as forecasters warned that the storm could bring as much as 2 feet of rain and cause life-threatening floods and landslides.Nearly 1.5 million... + más

Groups helping Puerto Rico during Hurricane Fiona | ABC News

Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic brace for Tropical Storm Fiona: Latest forecast | ABC News


Groups helping Puerto Rico during Hurricane Fiona

ABC News USA Nation September 19, 2022

thumbnailis facing that has knocked out electricity across the island, just as the five-year anniversary of the deadly, destructive Hurricane Maria passes.President has authorized FEMA to supply federal emergency aid to the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico in response to Hurricane Fiona,... + más

Hurricane Fiona knocks out power in Puerto Rico, governor says | The Boston Globe

Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic brace for Tropical Storm Fiona: Latest forecast | ABC News


Hurricane threat as Tropical Storm Fiona aims at Puerto Rico

ABC News USA World September 18, 2022

thumbnailHAVANA -- Puerto Ricans braced for severe wind and extreme rain as Tropical Storm Fiona bore down amid expectations it would grow into a before striking the U.S. territory’s southern coast Sunday afternoon.Forecasters said “historic” levels of rain were expected to produce... + más

Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic brace for Tropical Storm Fiona: Latest forecast | ABC News

Tropical Storm Fiona leaves 1 dead as it heads for Puerto Rico | ABC News



About iurex | Privacy Policy | Disclaimer |