President Biden has visited Puerto Rico to survey damage from Hurricane Fiona. Tens of thousands of people remain without power two weeks after the storm.
Fiona made landfall on Sept. 18, knocking out power to the entire island. Although electricity has been restored to 90% of its 1.47 million customers, more than 137,000 others, mostly in the hardest hit areas of Puerto Rico’s southern and western regions,The weather remained ominous during Biden’s visit on Monday. Thunder rumbled and lightning flashed in the distance.
Puerto Rico isn’t the only corner of the country that’s reeling from disaster. Florida is cleaning up after Hurricane Ian churned across that state last week, killing more than 60 people, decimating some coastal communities and flooding others. Biden plans to visit Florida on Wednesday to survey damage.“At times like these, our nation comes together, puts aside our political differences and gets to work,” Biden said.
Fiona caused catastrophic flooding, tore apart roads and bridges, and unleashed more than 100 landslides when it hit Puerto Rico on Sept. 18. At least two people died after being swept away by floods, and several others were killed in accidents related to the use of candles or generator during the island-wide power outage.Government officials have estimated some $3 billion in damages, but warn that costs could rise significantly as evaluations continue.
Criswell, who said FEMA personnel were sent to the island before the storm and will remain there to help with recovery, visited Puerto Rico shortly after Fiona struck.“They finally feel like this administration cares for them, and that they’re going to be there for them to support them through this response and recovery effort,” she said.
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