At least 10 people are dead and as much as $85 billion in insured losses have been reported since Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico as a Category 4 storm last Wednesday. Some officials have called the aftermath “apocalyptic,” while one said Maria set Puerto Rico back “20 to 30 years.” San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulín Cruz painted an even grimmer picture of what’s to come, while Gov. Ricardo Rosselló said Puerto Rico is “essentially devastated.”
Puerto Rico Relief Efforts Increasing Despite Limited Airport Access
Key Takeaways:
- Hurricane Maria caused catastrophic devastation in Puerto Rico, leading to at least 10 deaths, up to $85 billion in insured losses, and an "apocalyptic" humanitarian crisis that has severely impacted the island.
- Key infrastructure, including San Juan's main airport, faced severe damage, but has resumed limited commercial and relief operations to bring in supplies and evacuate residents, despite ongoing challenges in restoring full functionality and radar systems.
- Extensive U.S. military and governmental relief efforts are underway, involving deployments of hospital ships, rescue groups, and aviation brigades, with a critical focus on opening damaged ports and airfields to facilitate the massive influx of aid.
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