When the grid fails will you be ready?

The Puerto Rico's electrical grid was already in a state of disrepair before Hurricane Maria struck in 2017. The storm devastated the grid, leading to one of the longest blackouts in U.S. history. Despite an influx of federal aid, with FEMA recently reaching a historic $30 billion milestone in recovery funds, the island remains deeply vulnerable.

This was highlighted once again by Tropical Storm Ernesto, which left over 700,000 people without power—almost half of the island's population. The slow pace of infrastructure recovery in Puerto Rico is not just a technical or logistical problem; it reflects deeper systemic issues. It was only recently that the island began utilizing the massive federal aid allocated for reconstruction.

This delay has exacerbated the island's challenges, leaving many wondering if the recovery funds will be enough to build resilience before the next major storm strikes. Without significant improvements, Puerto Rico's #fragileelectricalgrid will continue to expose its residents to avoidable risks.

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