Mayor of San Juan criticizes FEMA’s hurricane relief efforts
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (WHDH) — The mayor of San Juan criticized FEMA, saying they are not doing enough. Mayor Carmen Cruz tweeted, “Power collapsesRead More
Now even money is running out in storm-hit Puerto Rico
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — First, Hurricane Maria knocked out power and water to Puerto Rico. Then diesel fuel, gas and water became scarce.Read More
North Carolina latest to suffer in 2017 hurricane season
WAVES, N.C. (AP) — Some of the most fragile islands in the continental United States are preparing for the latest swipe from this year’s devastatingRead More
Puerto Rico emerges from storm; water and some food scarce
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Supermarkets are gradually re-opening in hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico, but the situation is far from normal and many customers areRead More
Massachusetts state lawmaker waiting for word on family in Puerto Rico
BOSTON (AP) — A top Massachusetts lawmaker said Monday he was still waiting for word on the fate of relatives in Puerto Rico after HurricaneRead More
North Carolina: Outer Banks visitors evacuate ahead of Maria
OCRACOKE, N.C. (AP) — Authorities ordered hundreds of visitors Monday to leave much of North Carolina’s Outer Banks, warily eyeing Hurricane Maria already kicking upRead More
Puerto Rico is in the dark in wake of Hurricane Maria
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Every night since Hurricane Maria hit, Miguel Martinez and his family have slept on mattresses on the porch toRead More
Puerto Ricans hunt for precious Wi-Fi and cell signals
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Margarita Aponte and her relatives cleared the road in front of her house with two oxen, then drove anRead More
Maria brings evacuation on North Carolina island
RALEIGH, N.C. (WHDH/AP) — An evacuation is underway on an island on North Carolina’s Outer Banks as Hurricane Maria moves north. The Hyde County Sheriff’sRead More
Puerto Rico without electricity, worries about failing dam
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A failing dam prompted emergency evacuations of two towns in northwest Puerto Rico on Friday as the U.S. territoryRead More