Tag: hurricane recovery

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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Puerto Rico’s Road To Recovery After Hurricane: Manufacturing & Technology

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With Puerto Rico still recovering from the devastating effects of hurricanes Irma and Maria, the locals are turning their attention and efforts to two budding industries to aid in its recovery: manufacturing and technology. The island has become known as a popular travel destination, littered with hidden gems and tourist attractions. However, the Caribbean country has so much more to offer in terms of its industrial potential. Manufacturing now accounts for over 46 percent  Puerto Rico’s GDP with steady growth predicted. Combined with the government’s support of technological innovation, the…

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