Hurricane Maria

How I Found My Family in Puerto Rico After Hurricane Maria

Most weren't able to do so easily

By Eliza Castro October 20, 2017

President Trump Gave Himself a ‘10’ for His Response to Puerto Rico

"I'd say it was a 10"

By Ryan Teague Beckwith October 19, 2017

President Trump's Tweets About Puerto Rico, Military Families Rank Among His Worst-Received

According to one popular measurement

By Ryan Teague Beckwith and Pratheek Rebala October 18, 2017

'The American Government Has Failed.' Celebrity Chef José Andrés Slams FEMA's Puerto Rico Response

The celebrity chef is serving tens of thousands of meals every day in Puerto Rico

By Mahita Gajanan October 16, 2017

'We Want to Become a State.' Puerto Rico's Sole Representative in Congress Speaks Out

"If we were treated as a state, we’d be receiving more help"

By Nash Jenkins October 13, 2017

Trump Is Still Playing Defense on Hurricane Maria

"I've done a very good job in Puerto Rico"

By Zeke J Miller October 11, 2017

How Power Outages Can Affect Mental Health

It’s been two weeks since Hurricane Maria swept through Puerto Rico, plunging it into darkness. Today, around 95% of Puerto Rico’s electric grid remains down, and that outage could last for months. Being without power...

By Alexandra Sifferlin and Karl Vick October 4, 2017

Trump Says Puerto Rico's Debt Should Be 'Wiped Out'

"We're going to have to wipe that out"

By Kevin Lui October 4, 2017

Trump: Maria Not a 'Real Catastrophe' Like Katrina

President Trump praised officials for the disaster relief effort in Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria, noting that the death toll was relatively low in comparison with past events like Hurricane Katrina. "Every death is a...

By Alana Abramson October 3, 2017

Meet the Chicago Pastor Helping Puerto Rico

When Pastor Wilfredo De Jesús asked his congregation on a recent Sunday if they had any family members in Puerto Rico, nearly 90% of the hands went up. So it's no surprise that the Chicago...

By Elizabeth Dias October 2, 2017

Former Navy Sec.: 3 Simple Ways We Can Help Puerto Rico

And the U.S. Virgin Islands

By Secretary Ray Mabus October 2, 2017

FEMA Chief Slammed For Puerto Rico Relief Comments

Many pointed to logistically complex feats like the Berlin Airlift or the Moon landings

By Kevin Lui October 2, 2017

Puerto Rico’s Devastated Electric Grid Could Be a Big Opportunity for Renewable Energy

But only if politics don’t get in the way

By Justin Worland September 29, 2017

Puerto Ricans Rely on Each Other While Waiting for Aid

The U.S. government's slow response to the devastation of Hurricane Maria has Puerto Ricans wondering when help will arrive

By Karl Vick/Punta Santiago, Puerto Rico September 29, 2017

Luis Fonsi and John Leguizamo Send Love to Puerto Rico, Harsh Words to Washington

'If Puerto Rico was full of WASP-y white folk, I think there would have been a faster, quicker response'

By Lucy Feldman September 29, 2017

How the U.S. Turned Its Back on Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico was wrecked by Hurricane Maria, then ignored by the mainland

By Karl Vick / San Juan September 28, 2017

Is Puerto Rico Part of the U.S? Here's What to Know

Millions are without power as the island recovers from Hurricane Maria

By Rachel Lewis September 26, 2017

Trump Says Hurricane-Stricken Puerto Rico Is In 'Deep Trouble'

Millions could be without power for months

By Joseph Hincks September 26, 2017

Here’s When Flights to Puerto Rico Will Start Again After Hurricane Maria

Many airlines are looking to bring back flight service soon

By Lisa Marie Segarra September 21, 2017

This Is Where Hurricane Maria Is Right Now

The storm has continued moving after devastating the island of Puerto Rico

By Lisa Marie Segarra September 21, 2017

Puerto Rico Could Be Without Electricity for Months

A combination of crumbling infrastructure, financial woes and damage caused by an earlier hurricane, Irma, makes restoring power a daunting prospect

By Kevin Lui September 21, 2017

Hurricane Maria Looks Absolutely Massive From Space

NASA posted footage of the monster storm from the International Space Station

By Lisa Marie Segarra September 20, 2017

Hurricane Maria Made Landfall in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico As a Category 4 Storm

As a strong Category 4 hurricane

By Lisa Marie Segarra September 20, 2017

This Is Where Hurricane Maria’s Path Is Headed After Puerto Rico

The eye is currently over Puerto Rico

By Rachel Lewis September 20, 2017

Hurricane Maria Makes Landfall in Puerto Rico

Winds were gusting at up to 155 mph

September 20, 2017

When Will Hurricane Maria Hit Puerto Rico?

Maria is expected to hit as a category 4 or 5 hurricane

By Lisa Marie Segarra September 19, 2017

‘My Roof Is Gone.’ Dominica’s Prime Minister Shares Live Updates of Hurricane Maria

The Category 5 storm hit Dominica on Monday evening

By Kate Samuelson September 19, 2017

Hurricane Maria 'Spaghetti Plots' Predict Another Hit for the Caribbean

Forecasters are closely tracking this dangerous storm

By Jennifer Calfas September 18, 2017

Is Hurricane Maria Coming to Puerto Rico or Florida? Here’s What We Know

Just days after Hurricane Irma hit the Caribbean and Florida, the region is bracing for another storm. Hurricane Maria is rapidly strengthening as it heads toward the area, becoming a Category 5 storm Monday, the...

By Mahita Gajanan September 18, 2017

Track the Path of Hurricane Maria As It Strengthens in the Caribbean

This interactive map shows the storm's latest location and expected path

By Rachel Lewis and Pratheek Rebala September 18, 2017

Tracking the Path of Hurricane Maria

Forecasters are expecting yet another 'major hurricane'

By Rachel Lewis September 18, 2017

Hurricane Maria

A Study Found That 3,000 People Died After Hurricane Maria. President Trump Denies It

Puerto Rico Is Facing a Major Blackout After a Power Station Exploded

Puerto Rico Orders Recount of Maria Death Toll

U.S. Relief in Puerto Rico Not Good Enough, U.N. Experts Say