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Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico at a time of great financial difficulty for the island and its residents, leaving behind widespread destruction and a humanitarian crisis. This natural disaster will undoubtedly dictate the upcoming policy agenda for the island. It is imperative that we maintain public awareness for disaster relief efforts and engagement, not just in the emergency phase but also during recovery and reconstruction.

New York Expands Relief Efforts for Puerto Rico After Hurricane Maria
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, left, and the actress Jennifer Lopez at an event in Manhattan on Sunday. The governor pledged more aid for Puerto Rico, ...
Puerto Rico needs the mainland's help
The paucity of coverage and attention paid to Puerto Rico following the devastation of Hurricane Maria, as noted in the Sept. 22 editorial “Don't forget ...
The Latest: DOE assessing Puerto Rico's power grid damage
The U.S. Department of Energy says initial damage assessments and power restoration efforts have begun on Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
Flights Return as Puerto Rico Recovery Efforts Move Forward
ATLANTA — Drenched and without power for so many days following Hurricane Maria, the residents of Puerto Rico on Sunday were able to see some ...
Benicio del Toro Urges Fans to Help Puerto Rico: 'Nothing You've Read or Watched on TV ...
On Sunday, Puerto Rican actor Benicio del Torro shared a video message with PEOPLE urging his fans to donate to hurricane relief efforts in Puerto ...
No cell service in Puerto Rico? Drive to a highway in San Juan and pull over
The cars lining the shoulders of highways along Puerto Rico's capital might look like they've stalled due to Hurricane Maria's engine-killing ...
Hurricane Maria Left Puerto Rico Absolutely Devastated
Hurricane Irma pounded Puerto Rico earlier this month, leaving hundreds of thousands without power, but narrowly avoiding a worse-case scenario.
Official: Hurricane Maria set Puerto Rico back decades
One of the strongest hurricanes to ever hit Puerto Rico pummeled the island, tearing off roofs and sending doors flying from hinges as officials warned ...
Clinton calls out Trump administration's response to Puerto Rico devastation
Washington (CNN) Hillary Clinton called out the Trump administration Sunday for its response to the devastation in Puerto Rico following Hurricane ...
New York's Andrew Cuomo issues pointed call for Puerto Rico relief, says put divisions aside
A woman looks at the damages in the neighbour's house after the area was hit by Hurricane Maria in Salinas, Puerto Rico, September 21, 2017.

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