President Joe Biden on Monday pledged $60 million in aid for Puerto Rico while visiting after Hurricane Fiona devastated the island as a Category 1 storm around two weeks ago, leaving most without power. The president and first lady met with Puerto Rican residents impacted by Fiona on Monday, two weeks after the storm ravaged the island on…
Biden Says Hurricane Ian Could Be Deadliest in Florida’s History
Hurricane Ian could turn out to be the deadliest hurricane to strike Florida, according to President Joe Biden. “This could be the deadliest hurricane in Florida’s history. The numbers … are still unclear, but we’re hearing early reports of what may be substantial loss of life,” Biden said after receiving a briefing at the Federal Emergency…
DHS Approves Jones Act Waiver to Increase Fuel Supply to Puerto Rico After Storm
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Wednesday approved a “temporary and targeted” waiver of the Jones Act to ease fuel supply constraints in the wake of concerns over a diesel shortage in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Fiona. “In response to urgent and immediate needs of the Puerto Rican people in the aftermath of Hurricane…
DHS Approves Jones Act Waiver to Increase Fuel Supply to Puerto Rico
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Wednesday approved a “temporary and targeted” waiver of the Jones Act to ease fuel supply constraints in the wake of concerns over a diesel shortage in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Fiona. “In response to urgent and immediate needs of the Puerto Rican people in the aftermath of Hurricane…
Hurricane Fiona Heads to Bermuda, up to 8 Dead in Puerto Rico
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico—Hurricane Fiona strengthened to a powerful Category 4 storm on Wednesday as it headed toward Bermuda after carving a destructive path through the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico, where the storm left most people without power and up to eight dead. After making landfall in Puerto Rico on Sunday, Fiona caused devastating…
Hurricane Fiona Reaches Category 4 as Forecasters Reveal Where Its Going Next
Hurricane Fiona on Wednesday reached Category 4 with 130 mph winds as forecasters say the storm is slated to pass near the island of Bermuda later this week. Forecasters with the National Hurricane Center (NHC), in an 8 a.m. ET update, wrote that Fiona is moving directly north at around 8 mph. A hurricane watch…
Hurricane Fiona Reaches Category 4 as Forecasters Reveal Where It Is Going Next
Hurricane Fiona on Wednesday reached Category 4 with 130 mph winds as forecasters say the storm is slated to pass near the island of Bermuda later this week. Forecasters with the National Hurricane Center (NHC), in an 8 a.m. ET update, wrote that Fiona is moving directly north at around 8 mph. A hurricane watch…
Hurricane Fiona Will Intensify as Forecasters Reveal Where Its Going Next
Hurricane Fiona has weakened after hitting Puerto Rico but is forecast to strengthen again later on Monday, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC). Then, Fiona will likely move to the north before heading north-northeast and may strike the Turks and Caicos islands on Tuesday before it passes near Bermuda, located far out in the…
Hurricane Fiona Makes Landfall in Puerto Rico After Causing Total Blackout
HAVANA—Hurricane Fiona struck Puerto Rico’s southwest coast on Sunday after causing an island-wide power blackout and threatening to dump “historic” levels of rain. Forecasters said the downpour was expected to produce landslides and catastrophic flooding, with up to 25 inches (64 centimeters) possible in isolated areas. “It’s time to take action and be concerned,” said…
Hurricane Fiona Rips Through Puerto Rico After Causing Total Blackout
HAVANA—Hurricane Fiona struck Puerto Rico’s southwest coast on Sunday as it unleashed landslides, knocked the power grid out, and ripped up asphalt from roads and flung the pieces around. Hundreds of people were evacuated or rescued across the island as floodwaters rose swiftly. Rushing rivers of brown water enveloped cars, first floors and even an…
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