Why It's So Hard To Turn The Lights Back On In Puerto Rico

Why It's So Hard To Turn The Lights Back On In Puerto Rico

October 20, 2017
A worker repairs power lines in San Isidro, Puerto Rico. An outdated, aboveground power grid coupled with a comparative shortage of utility workers have hobbled efforts to restore power in the territory.

Almost a month after Hurricane Maria made landfall, most of the island is still without electricity. Officials have estimated it could be months before power is restored.

(Image credit: Mario Tama/Getty Images)



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