Puerto Rico after the storm: what we know about its hurricane recovery
Hurricane Maria whirled through Puerto Rico almost a week ago, but we still don’t know the full extent of the devastation that the Category 4 storm left behind.
The hurricane hit the island with winds spinning at 155 miles per hour, tearing down power lines and cell towers. More than 11,400 people remain in 159 shelters throughout Puerto Rico, says Delyris Aquino, a spokesperson for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The Associated Press reported a higher number on Sunday, writing that there are more than 15,000 people in shelters. The death toll also continues to rise: at least 16 people were killed by the storm, The AP says.
Here’s what we know so far:
Electricity
More than 3.4 million US citizens are still almost...