So Maria has the (dis)honor of being the first Hurricane since Andrew to do this: The complete and utter destruction of a NWS radar site. Those stations are supposed to handle up to sustained 145 MPH and that version of weather radar hardware they don't have many left in reserve, which means it could be months or years for this station to become operational again. This is San Juan's NWS site for those wondering.
Also from the hurricane thread, the nighttime satellite view of Puerto Rico, before and after:
https://worldview.earthdata.nasa.go...15340542,-63.77596389997828,21.36738450909054
https://worldview.earthdata.nasa.go...15340542,-63.77596389997828,21.36738450909054
Hurricane Maria caused an estimated $40 billion to $85 billion in insured losses, mostly in Puerto Rico, catastrophe-modeling firm AIR Worldwide said Monday.
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More than 85% of the insured loss is in Puerto Rico, AIR said. The firms preliminary damage estimate is higher than the firms estimates for Hurricane Harvey, which made landfall in Texas in August, and Hurricane Irma, which passed through the Caribbean before reaching Florida earlier this month.
Harvey caused more than $10 billion in insured losses, AIR said, not including losses borne by the National Flood Insurance Program, which provides most residential flood insurance. Irma caused $32 billion to $50 billion in insured losses in the U.S. and the Caribbean, according to AIR.
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The estimate does not include losses to infrastructure or boats, or damage to uninsured properties. AIR estimated last week that about 50% of homes in Puerto Rico have insurance policies that protect against wind damage, much lower than is typical across the U.S.
If you're in NYC, you can drop off supplies (diapers/baby supplies, batteries, feminine hygiene, first aid supplies) at firehouses.
http://pix11.com/2017/09/22/here-ar...es-where-you-can-donate-items-to-puerto-rico/
Wall Street Journal‏ @WSJ 18 minutes ago
Hurricane Maria caused an estimated $40 billion to $85 billion in insured losses, mostly in Puerto Rico https://www.wsj.com/articles/hurric...losses-air-worldwide-says-1506371305?mod=e2tw
I suppose this doesn't include lost revenue from tourism, other businesses that are unable to work and all that?
I suspect PR is going to take much longer to get the power back. I know of many people that were leaving PR even before the storm. Completely understandable situation.Hoping for the best for Puerto Rico. Here in the TCI we're almost 3 weeks post-Irma, and at least half of the island still doesn't have power. Two friends were told after Maria that they wouldn't have power for another two months - that's three months total. They've just left the country - what else can they do? Can't afford hotels for two months.
I'm also having a website designed by a local company - their office will be without power for another month. What can they do? I told the guy to just handle his business - a website is not a huge priority. But it just shows how much people are affected. Just under half of the staff are still staying with friends / family.
Good to hear! Thankfully that seems to be the same story across much of the island. Lots of hard work ahead no doubt, but happy to see so many safe.Yo guys, all well with me! Found a small bit of reception and I am using it. Won't be able to post much but all my family and friends are safe. Maria was a real bitch, strongest weather I've ever seen.
Robin Respaut@RobinRespaut
1: Travelled to SW Puerto Rico today. People there haven't had contact with outside world since before storm. Can't travel; preserving gas.
2: Many are limiting meals so they don't run out of food. They asked me to text relatives to say they're ok. I will. Really emotional. #PR
Getting texts/emails for the first time today. Used satellite phone earlier to dictate a story. Puerto Rico communications blackout is real
Situation at #PuertoRico airport is insane. Only 10 planes leaving daily bc damage to traffic control in storm. Passenger backlog building
Yo guys, all well with me! Found a small bit of reception and I am using it. Won't be able to post much but all my family and friends are safe. Maria was a real bitch, strongest weather I've ever seen.
There is not much attention to this, is it because we still don't know the extent of the damage?
Yo guys, all well with me! Found a small bit of reception and I am using it. Won't be able to post much but all my family and friends are safe. Maria was a real bitch, strongest weather I've ever seen.
My mother is doing well. She lives alone, but the neighbors were nice to had her with them during this difficult moment. Her house is partly destroyed, which breaks my heart. I wish I could be there right now to help. She lives in one of the areas where the eye hit. The town is almost in ruins.
Hopefully people will stay strong together and won't resort to violence and looting once it starts to get worse because of scarce food/water.
I just learned that PR is a US territory...
Does Trump know?
Does US media know?
I just learned that PR is a US territory...
Does Trump know?
Does US media know?
I just learned that PR is a US territory...
Does Trump know?
Does US media know?
I just saw ticket prices....................................This fucking sucks and its almost impossible to book a flight to the states right now.
I wish the federal response was more prompt. There's no reason people should be questioning future supplies of water and food.So are the US Virgin Islands, we are all American citizens in a state of emergency. Send help.
Are you American?
How is San Juan looking right now?
Yea I would try and get her out instead.My dad is determined to go see my grandma. Not sure when but probably as soon as he can buy a ticket there. I keep telling him to fly her to the US instead.
At least with the media I follow, it feels like they reiterate that Puerto Rico is a US territory home to around 3.5 million American citizens in every story or segment about the ongoing crisis. They know a ton of people don't realize it so they keep hammering on that point.I just learned that PR is a US territory...
Does Trump know?
Does US media know?
A new poll of 2,200 adults by Morning Consult found that only 54 percent of Americans know that people born in Puerto Rico, a commonwealth of the United States, are U.S. citizens. (Because Puerto Rico is not a state, they do not vote in presidential elections, but they send one nonvoting representative to Congress.)
This finding varied significantly by age and education. Only 37 percent of people ages 18 to 29 know people born in Puerto Rico are citizens, compared with 64 percent of those 65 or older. Similarly, 47 percent of Americans without a college degree know Puerto Ricans are Americans, compared with 72 percent of those with a bachelors degree and 66 percent of those with a postgraduate education.
At least with the media I follow, it feels like they reiterate that Puerto Rico is a US territory home to around 3.5 million American citizens in every story or segment about the ongoing crisis. They know a ton of people don't realize it so they keep hammering on that point.
This is absolutely insane. I truly mean no pun, but seeing this and other images makes me feel so powerless to help. Any recommendations for a good place to donate in order to help?Images for those who direct ones:
This is great. Wish I understood how much of an impact the Jones Act has though.Trump finally lifted restrictions of the Jones Act!! Wepa!!
Finally. Hope this speeds up the process to help out families there. So worried with no communication to my grandma in gurabo.Trump finally lifted restrictions of the Jones Act!! Wepa!!
https://www.facebook.com/108679513654/videos/10155186275203655/
This is just disgusting. Makes me cry and pisses me off.
Ive seen video taken yesterday and well put it this way, places like isla Verde avenue have only 2 of 4 lanes working, there is still flooding in Ocean Park and nearby areas, flooding in Punta Las Marias as well. Two confirmed deaths in a San Juan area hospital due to lack of diesel and Life support machines simply not being able to work. Restaurants are also struggling to stay open due to lack of access to fuel. Heard reports that 1 gang took control of a gas station to get their people gas.
Above is just the tip of the iceberg, and this is San Juan which arguably is getting the most help right now due to being the capital.
Flights are resuming out of PR, I will try to get out by the weekend.
This is absolutely insane. I truly mean no pun, but seeing this and other images makes me feel so powerless to help. Any recommendations for a good place to donate in order to help?
This is great. Wish I understood how much of an impact the Jones Act has though.
The Jones Act sounds god awful. Has there been any discussion even of abolishing?Read this post. This should be completely abolished.
The Jones Act sounds god awful. Has there been any discussion even of abolishing?
Bumping this thread so we don't forget about Puerto Rico like the US Government has. They need our help! Relix post if you're okay!
Stood in line for 8 hours under a blazing sun so in could get 11 gallons of fuel. Jesus. Sunburnt! Flights are resuming out of PR, I will try to get out by the weekend.
Still trying to find a plane out of here. Flights are slowly resuming to normal levels but everything is sold out.