Hurricane Maria

After 'Natural' Disasters, The Devastation Is Worst For Black And Brown Communities

Socioeconomic inequality often places communities of color at a tremendous disadvantage as they shield themselves from damage.
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Helicopter Crew Pluck Mom And Kids From Boat Capsized By Hurricane Maria

The children's father did not survive the devastating storm.
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At Least 25 Dead After Hurricane Maria Hits Puerto Rico And Caribbean

Maria was the second major hurricane to hit the Caribbean this month and the strongest storm to hit the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico in nearly 90 years.
By Dave Graham and Robin Respaut, Reuters

Puerto Rico's Power Outage Could Be A Death Sentence For Many

“The day-to-day can unravel in an instant.”
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Dominica Leader Weeps For His Country In Wake Of Deadly Hurricane

“We’ve never seen such destruction," said Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit.
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Melissa Joan Hart On Hurricane Maria

Actress Melissa Joan Hart is bummed Hurricane Maria ruined her travel plans. But fans were quick to point out her lack of empathy to the storm’s victims.
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Melissa Joan Hart Is Bummed Hurricane Maria Ruined Her Vacation

Cue rightful internet dragging.
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Puerto Rico In The Dark

Hurricane Maria has left the entire island without electricity — it may not return for months.
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Virginian Charters Jet To Rescue 300 Pets Stranded On Virgin Islands After Irma

The owner of a dog rescue raised funds and swooped in to get dogs and cats out of harm's way before Maria hit.
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Let’s Not Forget That Scientists Warned Us It Could Be A Nasty Hurricane Season

And wouldn't you know? They were right.
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