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Residents of Puerto Rico, who are still reeling from the devastation caused by Hurricane Maria, are being forced to make difficult decisions about their future. With few resources, tens of thousands of Puerto Ricans are facing the grim reality that they may not have an opportunity to rebuild their homes, or their lives, for many years. Instead, an estimated 10 percent of the population could be forced to relocate elsewhere.
On Wednesday, September 20, Hurricane Maria made landfall on the island of Puerto Rico with sustained winds of 64 miles per hour and gusts up to 113 miles per hour. The United States territory was also struck with more than 37 inches of rainfall in some regions.
The massive category 4 hurricane caused widespread flooding as well as catastrophic damage to businesses, homes, and other structures. The storm also severely impaired the island’s communication networks and destroyed its power grid.