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[50] Several districts experienced localized blackouts due to downed or damaged power lines. She said the topic was never mentioned again beyond that comment. Coffee was the worst affected crop, with 18 million coffee trees destroyed, which will require about five to ten years to bring back at least 15% of the coffee production of the island. President Donald Trump declared a major disaster in the U.S. Virgin Islands one day after Maria hit. Light rainfall in the weeks following Maria alleviated this problem, although it also slowed recovery efforts, particularly rebuilding damaged rooftops. [74] Its ferocious winds defoliated nearly all vegetation, splintering or uprooting thousands of trees and decimating the island's lush rainforests. PREPA says there's an "event" of the 50900 line which runs north to south Previous failures of this line have affected most of the 1,473,000 customers", "Puerto Rico suffers island-wide power outage", "No Title, No Lease, No Assistance to Rebuild", "Hurricane Maria Exposes a Common Problem for Puerto Rico Homeowners: No Insurance - Only about half of houses on the island are covered by policies that protect against wind damage", "Puerto Rico population to drop 14% after hurricane", "FEMA Emptied Its Puerto Rico Warehouse Just Before Maria Struck", "How Is FEMA Preparing For Hurricane Season In Puerto Rico? The storm left much of the island in the dark. Accessed July 7, 2018. [95] In addition, heavy rainfall occurred throughout the territory, peaking at 37.9 inches (962.7 mm) in Caguas. Survivors indicate that flood waters rose at least 6 ft (1.8 m) in 30 minutes, with flood waters reaching a depth of 15 feet (4.6 m) in some areas. The radar was rebuilt and finally brought back online 9 months later. [45] The hurricane caused severe damage to St. Croix. [72] Maria left the mountainous country blanketed in a field of debris: Rows of houses along the entirety of the coastline were rendered uninhabitable, as widespread floods and landslides littered neighborhoods with the structural remnants. [252], On October 3, 2017, President Trump visited Puerto Rico. Total losses from the hurricane are estimated at upwards of $91.61 billion (2017 USD), mostly in Puerto Rico, ranking it as the third-costliest tropical cyclone on record. [167] By September 30, FEMA official Alejandro de la Campa stated that 5% of electricity, 33% of the telecommunications infrastructure, and 50% of water services had been restored to the island. In Toa Baja, part of the San Juan metropolitan area, families awaited rescue from their rooftops after the La Plata River filled its alluvial valley. [198] On February 11, an explosion and fire damaged a power substation in Monacillo,[199] causing a large blackout in northern parts of the island including San Juan, Trujillo Alto, Guaynabo, Carolina, Caguas, and Juncos. [122] USS Wasp, previously deployed to Saint Martin to assist in relief efforts after Hurricane Irma, arrived in Dominica on September 22. Almost two years after Maria, shelters remained operational as many homes still lacked significant roofing. To see more photos of the federal response to Hurricane Maria, visit the following collections from our federal partners: U.S. Department of Defense Photos and Videos. [193], Puerto Rico is a major manufacturer of medical devices and pharmaceuticals, which represent 30% of its economy. [205] In addition, 10% of mortgage holders in Puerto Rico were delinquent at the time (compared to 5.8% on the mainland), an indication of the fragile state of the local economy. OK, so we have some food and water—but how long for? The territorial government added satellite and radio equipment at hospitals, to prevent a communications blackout in the event the land and cell phone networks fail again. [112], The former survey ship Ferrel, carrying a family of four, issued a distress signal while battling 20-foot seas (6.1 m) and 115 mph winds (185 km/h) on September 20. REUTERS/Jonathan Drake [12] Shortly afterward, explosive intensification occurred, with Maria nearly doubling its winds from 85 mph (140 km/h)—a Category 1 hurricane, to 165 mph (270 km/h)—a Category 5 hurricane, in just 24 hours, by which time it was located just 15 mi (25 km) east-southeast of Dominica late on September 18;[7][13] the rate of intensification that occurred has been exceeded only a few times in the Atlantic since records began. [168], On September 28, 2017, Lieutenant General Jeffrey S. Buchanan was dispatched to Puerto Rico to lead all military hurricane relief efforts there and to see how the military could be more effective in the recovery effort, particularly in dealing with the thousands of containers of supplies that were stuck in port because of "red tape, lack of drivers, and a crippling power outage". [137], One month after the hurricane, 88% of the island was without power (about 3 million people), 29% lacked tap water (about 1 million people), and 40% of the island had no cell service. [80], Overall, the hurricane damaged the roofs of as much as 98% of the island's buildings,[74] including those serving as shelters;[72] half of the houses had their frames destroyed. Eleven cargo vessels collectively carrying 1.3 million liters of water, 23,000 cots, and dozens of generators arrived. [107] Only twelve radio stations, namely WAPA 680 AM, WPAB 550 AM & WISO 1260 AM of Ponce, WKJB 710 AM, WPRA 990 AM & WTIL 1300 AM of Mayaguez, WMIA 1070 AM of Arecibo, WVOZ 1580 AM of Morovis, WXRF 1590 AM of Guayama, WALO 1240 AM of Humacao and WOIZ 1130 AM of Guayanilla, remained on the air during the storm. The vessel carried two Sikorsky SH-60 Seahawk helicopters to assist in distribution of relief supplies in hard-to-reach areas. The Assessment Capacities Project estimates that the hurricane has caused EC$3.69 billion (US$1.37 billion) in losses across the island, which is equal to 226 percent of its 2016 GDP. [62] The Basse-Terre region suffered severe damage to nearly 100% of its banana crops, comprising a total area of more than 5,000 acres (2,000 hectares); farmers described the destruction to their plantations as "complete annihilation". [166] On September 29, the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp which had been providing relief activities to the island of Dominica was diverted to Puerto Rico. [148] The Air Force assisted the Federal Aviation Administration with air traffic control repairs to increase throughput capacity. [205] Although banks require that people with mortgages have homeowner's insurance, Puerto Rico has a low mortgage penetration rate with only 500,000 active mortgages in a population of 3 million as many homes are fully owned by families and passed to the next generation. By September 15, 2017, 83% of the items there, including 90% of the water and all of the tarps and cots, had been deployed for post-Irma relief, mostly to the U.S. Virgin Islands. In the immediate months following Maria, the initial death toll relayed from the Government of Puerto Rico came into question by media outlets, politicians, and investigative journalists. Impact in the Greater Antilles and the United States. [16] Maria weakened significantly while traversing Puerto Rico, but was able to restrengthen to a major hurricane once it emerged over the Atlantic later that afternoon, eventually attaining a secondary peak intensity with winds of 125 mph (205 km/h) on September 22, while north of Hispaniola. she remembered him saying. Electricity was cut off to 100 percent of the island, and access to clean water and food became limited for most. In just a day, the hurricane dropped nearly a month's worth of rainfall at some important locations: Pointe-à-Pitre recorded a 24-hour total of 7.5 inches (191 mm), while the capital of Basse-Terre measured 6.4 in (163 mm). [91] The Luis Hospital suffered roof damage and flooding, but remained operational. As schools began to reopen on October 16, the United Nations Children's Fund reported that the entire child population of Dominica—23,000 children—remained vulnerable due to restricted access to clean drinking water. [71], The next morning, the first aerial footage of Dominica elucidated the scope of the destruction. [33], The outer rainbands of Maria produced heavy rainfall and strong gusts across the southern Windward Islands. [79] Settlements in Saint David Parish, such as Castle Bruce, Good Hope and Grand Fond, had been practically eradicated; many homes hung off cliffs or decoupled from their foundations. [264] Several representatives, both Democrats and Republicans, also voiced their concern over the choice to contract Whitefish instead of other companies. [98] The primary airport in San Juan, the Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport, was slated to reopen on September 22. [272], "Siguiendo La Trayectoria del Huracán María Sobre Puerto Rico" (426 pages; Spanish), by Gilberto Rivera Santiago ISBN 9781725930957, This article is about the Atlantic hurricane of 2017. I grew up in New York, so I know many people from Puerto Rico. Approximately 400 megawatts of electricity production was lost. Maria's intense eyewall raked … Puerto Rico is devastated and struggling to recover after Hurricane Maria pummeled the island territory Sept. 20, 2017, as a Category 4 storm. [223] Utilizing a similar method, The New York Times indicated an increase of 1,052 fatalities in the 42 days following Maria compared to previous years. [159] By November 8, 2017, Comfort's staff had treated 1,476 patients, including 147 surgeries and two births. [74] The disaster affected all of the island's 53 health facilities, including the badly damaged primary hospital, compromising the safety of many patients. The value only accounted for reported deaths, and with limitations to communication, the actual toll could have been even higher. On August 28, 2018 (almost a year after the hurricane), Puerto Rico revised its official tally of 64[2] killed in the hurricane up to 2,975, making the total death toll 3,059: an estimated 2,975 were killed in Puerto Rico,[3] 65 in Dominica, 5 in the Dominican Republic, 4 in Guadeloupe, 4 in the contiguous United States, 3 in the United States Virgin Islands, and 3 in Haiti. Originating from a tropical wave, Maria became a tropical storm on September 16, east of the Lesser Antilles. "[185] In response to a request for clarification on the tweet from Governor Rosselló, John F. Kelly assured that no resources were being pulled and replied: "Our country will stand with those American citizens in Puerto Rico until the job is done". [172], With centralized fossil-fuel-based power plants and grid infrastructure expected to be out of commission for weeks to months, some renewable energy projects were in the works, including the shipment of hundreds of Tesla Powerwall battery systems to be integrated with solar PV systems[173] and Sonnen solar microgrid projects at 15 emergency community centers; the first were expected to be completed in October. [34] As of April 12, 2019, there are 65 fatalities confirmed across the island, including 34 who are missing and presumed to be dead. 19. [148] The United States Air Force Air Mobility Command has dedicated eight C-17 Globemaster aircraft to deliver relief supplies. [149][150][151][152] By September 24, there were thirteen United States Coast Guard ships deployed around Puerto Rico assisting in the relief and restoration efforts: the National Security Cutter USCGC James; the medium endurance cutters USCGC Diligence, USCGC Forward, USCGC Venturous, and USCGC Valiant; the fast response cutters USCGC Donald Horsley, USCGC Heriberto Hernandez, USCGC Joseph Napier, USCGC Richard Dixon, and USCGC Winslow W. Griesser; the coastal patrol boat USCGC Yellowfin; and the seagoing buoy tenders USCGC Cypress and USCGC Elm. forever! [87] On the mainland, sections of Pointe-à-Pitre stood under more than 3.3 feet (1 m) of water, and the city's hospital sustained significant damage. A month after the hurricane, most hospitals were open,[138] but most were on backup generators that provide limited power. [31], As Maria approached the coast of North Carolina and threatened to bring tropical storm conditions, a storm surge warning was issued for the coast between Ocracoke Inlet and Cape Hatteras, while a storm surge watch was issued for the Pamlico Sound, the lower Neuse River, and the Alligator River on the morning of September 26. [158], On September 29, the hospital ship USNS Comfort left port at Norfolk, Virginia to help victims of Hurricanes Irma and Maria, and arrived in San Juan on October 3. It severely damaged 95 percent of cell towers, cutting off nearly all cell phone communication. Actual Deaths May Be 1,052", "New Study Estimates Hurricane Maria Death Toll in Puerto Rico Could Exceed 4,000", "Mortality in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria", "Did exactly 4,645 people die in Hurricane Maria? [249] Trump responded by criticizing her for "poor leadership", and tweeted that the mayor and "others in Puerto Rico ... want everything to be done for them.   The season had 17 named storms, 10 hurricanes, and six major hurricanes (including Hurricane Maria, which devastated Puerto Rico and the Caribbean). [102], The hurricane completely destroyed the island's power grid, leaving all 3.4 million residents without electricity. [141], By October 1, 2017, there were ongoing fuel shortage and distribution problems, with 720 of 1,100 gas stations open. The storm also destroyed the weather radar operated by the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Weather Service. It damaged or destroyed more than 300,000 homes, left 3 million people without power and caused about $100 billion in damage. The US has more than enough resources to mobilize an emergency response, but has failed to do so in a swift and robust manner. Structures were extremely vulnerable to hurricane winds generated by Maria. This change in size caused the area exposed to high-intensity winds on the island to be far greater. Samenow, J. [207] FEMA has added three new warehouses on Puerto Rico, and pre-positioned emergency power generators at hospitals and water pump stations. There's a humanitarian emergency here in Puerto Rico. These facts led to accusations of privatization and cronyism, though Zinke dismissed these claims and stated that he had no role in securing the contract. [189] 4,246 people were still living in emergency shelters, and tourism was down by half. As time went by it did not go up by much. It wiped out roads, leaving less than 8 percent of them open a … [154] Full operations at the ports of Guayanilla, Salinas, and Tallaboa resumed on September 25, while the ports of San Juan, Fajardo, Culebra, Guayama, and Vieques had limited operations. PREPA Executive Director Ricardo Ramos stated: "Whitefish was the only company—it was the first that could be mobilized to Puerto Rico. [18] On September 28, a trough that was beginning to emerge off the Northeastern United States swung Maria eastward out to sea, while also weakening to a tropical storm. Investigations iton the hurricane's aftermath suggested a wide variety of possible death tolls. At its peak, the hurricane caused catastrophic destruction and numerous fatalities across the northeastern Caribbean, compounding recovery efforts in the areas of the Leeward Islands already struck by Hurricane Irma. With a minimum pressure of 908 hPa, Maria was the tenth most intense Atlantic hurricane on record. [159] Patients were brought to the ship by helicopter or boat tender after being referred by Puerto Rico's Department of Health. [205], As a consequence of the hurricane, a population drop of approximately 14% was forecasted, due to an exodus to the mainland United States, according to a research study conducted by the Center for Puerto Rican Studies of Hunter College. [86] The islands of Marie-Galante, La Désirade and especially Les Saintes bore the brunt of the winds, which caused heavy damage to structures and nature alike and cut the islands off from their surroundings for several days. [130] Eight FEMA Urban Search & Rescue (US&R) teams were deployed to assist in rescue efforts. [7] Gradual organization occurred as it progressed westward across the tropical Atlantic under the influence of a mid-level ridge that was located to the system's north,[8][9] and by 12:00 UTC on September 16, it had developed into Tropical Depression Fifteen, as deep convection consolidated and developed into curved bands wrapping into an increasingly-defined center of circulation. You know, or divest of that asset?" [103], Hurricane Maria caused landslides across the island and in some municipalities there were more than 25 landslides per square mile. Damage in the Miramar neighborhood of San Juan, Puerto Rico, is seen as Hurricane Maria slammed the island on Sept. 20, 2017. Scores of people who survived the hurricane's initial onslaught later died from complications in its aftermath. Meyer, R. (2017, October 4). [35], Blustery conditions spread over Guadeloupe as Maria tracked to the south of the archipelago, which endured hours of unabating hurricane-force winds. Hurricane Maria: Maria was the first category 5 hurricane ever to make landfall in Dominica, and the strongest hurricane to make landfall in Puerto Rico since 1928. "[120] Many islanders suffered respiratory problems as a result of excessive dust borne out of the debris. [268], On April 18, 2018 (Wednesday), The Associated Press reported that the entire island experienced a blackout. 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The tenth most intense Atlantic hurricane on record and the most intense tropical cyclone worldwide in 2017, Maria was the thirteenth named storm, eighth consecutive hurricane, fourth major hurricane, second Cat… The 2017 hurricane season was particularly harsh. Hurricane Maria facts include lowest measured pressure, maximum sustained winds, damage, a Hurricane Maria satellite picture and more. [85] Aside from wind-related effects, rainfall from Maria was also significant. [244], San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulín Cruz called the disaster a "terrifying humanitarian crisis" and on September 26 pleaded for relief efforts to be sped up. Nexrad doppler radars, with their geometric panels (left), are designed to withstand wind gusts up to 116 knots (133 miles per hour). NASA Earth Observatory images based on a variety of satellite sensors, including NOAA/NASA's Suomi NPP satellite, which detects visible light at night, and Landsat and other high-resolution imagers that map terrain and roads. A road in Toa Alta, Puerto Rico that was damaged by Hurricane Maria. These remarks received condemnation from Carmen Yulín Cruz and other figures, who cited the near 3,000 death toll as not showing a success. [218][210], In September 2018, President Trump disputed the revised death toll. [212] Different legal and inheritance customs in Puerto Rico often result in there being no title deed to a property. [219] Official statistics showed increases of about 20% and 27% in overall fatalities in Puerto Rico during September 2017, compared to 2016 and 2015, followed by a decrease of about 10% in October 2017 compared to the previous two Octobers. "Oxfam rarely responds to humanitarian emergencies in the US and other wealthy countries, but as the situation in Puerto Rico worsens and the federal government's response continues to falter, we have decided to step in. Five months after the storm, a quarter of the island's residents still lacked electricity. Widespread property destruction took place with many structures leveled. [28], Evacuation orders were issued in Puerto Rico in advance of Maria, and officials announced that 450 shelters would open in the afternoon of September 18. The combined cost of three major hurricanes that landed on U.S. shores (including territories)—Harvey, Irma, and Maria—was $265 billion. as Puerto Ricans Scramble to Help Most Vulnerable", "Does Trump care about Puerto Rico's hurricane victims? [99], Storm surge and flash flooding—stemming from flood gate releases at La Plata Lake Dam—converged on the town of Toa Baja, trapping thousands of residents. Hurricane Maria was the third-costliest storm in U.S. history. [20] Barbados would later that day declare a tropical storm watch for its citizens and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Hurricane Maria left devastating effects on Puerto Rico, its people, and its economy when the storm struck in 2017. María destroyed what was still functioning in Puerto Rico's electrical grid after Irma, leaving all residents across the island completely without power. [148] The United States Army Corps of Engineers deployed 670 personnel engaged in assessing and restoring the power grid; by September 25, 83 generators were installed and an additional 186 generators were en route. ", "Puerto Ricans Concerned That $20 Billion Recovery Plan Is 'Not For The People, "FEMA Has Rejected 60 Percent of Assistance Requests in Puerto Rico. [191], Three months after the hurricane, 45% of Puerto Ricans still had no power, over 1.5 million people. [7] Widespread flooding affected San Juan, waist-deep in some areas, and numerous structures lost their roof. [183] On October 13, both CNN and The Guardian reported that Puerto Ricans were drinking water that was being pumped from a well at an EPA Superfund site;[184][185] the water was later determined to be safe to drink. [32][33] The port in Morehead City was closed by the United States Coast Guard on the morning of September 26. Hurricane María's damage has been severe and lasting. FEMA's relief efforts in Puerto Rico post-Maria engaged a smaller work force and budget than the agency's efforts in Texas and Florida, in the wake of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, respectively. [6] As result, the official death toll was updated from the initial 64 to an estimated 2,975 by the Governor of Puerto Rico. The island is devastated. [38] Damage from Maria across Guadeloupe amounted to at least €100 million (US$120 million). The Guajataca Dam suffered "infrastructure" damage following Hurricane Maria. [14] These winds, the most extreme to ever impact the island,[67] damaged the roof of practically every home—including the official residence of Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit, who required rescue when his home began to flood. Furthermore, they indicated 69 people were missing. Image by Tim Loomis, NOAA Satellites group. "Can we outsource the electricity? [7][10], Maria gradually strengthened, and by late on September 17, although the center had temporarily become exposed, a convective burst over the center enabled it to become a hurricane. [194] These factories shut down or greatly reduced production because of the hurricane, and were slowly recovering since. Weather stations on St. Croix recorded 10and 20 inches of rain from the hurricane, and estimates for St. John and St. Thomas were somewhat less. At that time, it was located about 665 mi (1,070 km) east of Barbados. Interaction with land further weakened the hurricane, though it regained some strength as it moved northeast of the Bahamas. USGS. [119] A fourth drowning death occurred in Fernandina Beach, Florida. Hurricane Maria caused catastrophic damage to Puerto Rico's lifeline infrastructure systems and housing Hurricane Maria destroyed much of the commonwealth's electricity grid. [60] By September 19, Maria had knocked out power to 70,000 households, about 40% of the population. After her home was completely destroyed by Hurricane Maria, Petra Gonzalez, 85, sweeps the walkway of her temporary wooden shack where a bundle of wires supply the electricity on August 27, 2018. Though the island missed the worst of that storm, it had brought heavy rains and wind gusts up to 100 miles per hour. [264] The company contracted more than 300 personnel, most of them subcontractors, and sent them to the island to carry out work. Hurricane María destroyed Puerto Rico's radar, providing a low-end estimate to the storm's wind speeds over the island. [176][177] Four of the five large solar farms on Puerto Rico were damaged and many of the wind turbines suffered damaged blades. Sustained winds at the Sandy Point National Wildlife Refuge on St. Croix reached 99 to 104 mph (159 to 167 km/h) and gusted to 137 mph (220 km/h). [192] 14% of Puerto Rico had no tap water; cell service was returning with over 90% of service restored and 86% of cell towers functioning. Compared to the average deaths in September to December 2013 – 2016, September to December 2017 had 1,427 excess deaths; however, it is unknown how many of these deaths are attributable to the hurricane. [117], Torrential rains and strong winds impacted the Dominican Republic as Maria tracked northeast of the country. [60] Even greater quantities fell at higher elevations of Basse Terre Island, with a maximum total of 18.07 in (459 mm) measured at the mountainous locality of Matouba, Saint-Claude. [6], Maria originated from a tropical wave that left the western coast of Africa on September 12. [32] Ferry service between Ocracoke and Cedar Island was suspended the evening of September 25, and remained suspended on September 26 and 27, due to rough seas, while ferry service between Ocracoke and Hatteras Island was suspended on September 26 and 27. [citation needed] Efforts to rebuild homes and buildings across the island were steady, albeit slowed due to lack of funds. [115][116], Hurricane Maria greatly affected Puerto Rico's agriculture. 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