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Puerto Ricans Fume as Outages Threaten Health Work and School

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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Not a single hurricane has hit Puerto Rico this year, but hundreds of thousands of people in the U.S. territory feel like they’re living in the aftermath of a major storm: Students do homework by the light of dying cellphones, people who depend on insulin or respiratory therapies struggle to find power sources and the elderly are fleeing sweltering homes amid record high temperatures. Power outages across the island have surged in recent weeks, with some lasting several days. Officials have blamed everything from…

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Is Your Puerto Rico Trip During Hurricane Season Worth the Risk?

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Is Your Puerto Rico Trip During Hurricane Season Worth the Risk

There’s nothing more relaxing than soaking in the warm sunshine while gazing at the crystal blue Caribbean waters. The only thing that can make the experience even more cherishable is a glass of a refreshing cocktail, like pina colada. If that’s your idea of the perfect getaway, chances are you’re already craving a holiday to the birthplace of pina colada. Puerto Rico: Every Traveler’s Wonderland That’s right! Puerto Rico isn’t just known for its picture-perfect coastline, welcoming locals, and rich history. The awe-inspiring Caribbean island is famous for gifting human…

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Scholars study why so many died after Puerto Rico hurricane

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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Researchers said Thursday they are launching a survey of the causes of deaths in Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria to clear up questions about why the toll of the 2017 Category 4 storm was so high. Studies by George Washington University found an estimated 2,975 excess deaths in the six months in Puerto Rico following Maria — far above the initial official death counts reported by a government that struggled to keep track of those dying, including many elderly in nursing homes without power.…

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The Importance Of Truck Drivers During A Catastrophe

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Hurricane Maria cost Puerto Rico nearly 3,000 lives and $90 billion in damage. Moreover, it left most of the population without essential supplies like food, medicine and drinking water. It is circumstances like these that highlight the importance of truck drivers, who are one of the last lines of defense against total catastrophe. Our present situation gives us yet another opportunity to look at how the trucking industry helps people during times of crisis – by using Hurricane Maria as a case study. Cargo Possibilities There are very few exceptions…

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