Humanitarian Crises in Puerto Rico

[Clover]

Some articles on the insight and devastation that has occurred in Puerto Rico. As of right now, 60% of the country doesn't have access to clean water( to drink). Their agriculture is wiped out and so are their crops and many farm animals. All gone.

With a heavy heart, I am just trying to raise awareness . If you want to share links or articles, please do.



https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/25/u...pgtype=article

Puerto Rico's agriculture decimated


New York Times Twitter feed/Latest Headlines
https://twitter.com/i/moments/912721617083617286



Update: I see you can donate to GoFUnd me accounts. I won't post links as it's not allowed, but something to consider if you want to give but dont want your donation to go to big corporation fees.

[Silver]

They've been on my mind, too.

My thoughts and prayers go out to them.

[Clover]

Thanks Silver. I know it can be overwhelming to focus on these types of world events that are happening everywhere and I try not to give attention to them but what has happened in the Caribbean this past month has been so catastrophic. Today I saw a photo that showed a lot of horses that died during the storm, its like ugh, so disheartening/heartbreaking. Really, this could happy to anyone and a crises could happen anywhere. So yeah, my heart goes out to Puerto Rico and everyone who is suffering through these very challenging and difficult times.



Wish there was more (I) we can do?...

[ocean breeze]

I was absent when it happened and didn't know about it until i came back to the states. Someone mentioned it to me at the airport but i thought they were talking about Hurricane Irma. Then my mom mentioned it to me saying another hurricane hit and they may be six months without power. I was pretty shocked. Everyone i know seems to be ok so far. We'll see what happens in a few months from now.

I also heard an attack on London and a major earthquake in Mexico happened during my absence.

[Clover]

Hi Ocean, I hope your extended family is okay and safe.


I was happy to see the US is finally sending their hospital cruise ship to start helping injured and debilitated folk, however, disappointed they acted slower. Our area here in Florida was without power for 5-6 days ( no major devastation) and It is the most psychological mind screw. I feel for these people because there won't be power restoration for months nor feasibility to make a living for a very long time. Article: Battered Puerto Rico Hospitals on Life support Their Mayor, Carmen Yulin Cruz has been pretty amazing and working hard with the community in getting her message out. Article



Time article, 12 ways to help Puerto Rico


Another really great charity to donate to is The Salvation Army, they are also government aided. They are known to really take care of their communities.

[Lucky 1]

It is sooo bad in Puerto Rico right now....But at least the Feds have got it together.....The President declared it a disaster area the very next morning and immediately mobilized FEMA

They've shipped in more than 1 million tons of fresh water already and several container ships loaded with prepared food and hundreds of disaster teams are on the ground getting it all out to the people.....and more ships on the way.

Remember...its an island. you can't just drive trucks there so it can take a little time to get stuff where it needs to go....but all in all the Feds are doing a good job of it!

I've been through a bunch of hurricanes in my life like that....it's no fun at all but with all the relief coming in they'll make it!

[Little Creek77]

Originally Posted by Lucky 1

It is sooo bad in Puerto Rico right now....But at least the Feds have got it together.....The President declared it a disaster area the very next morning and immediately mobilized FEMA

They've shipped in more than 1 million tons of fresh water already and several container ships loaded with prepared food and hundreds of disaster teams are on the ground getting it all out to the people.....and more ships on the way.

Remember...its an island. you can't just drive trucks there so it can take a little time to get stuff where it needs to go....but all in all the Feds are doing a good job of it!

I've been through a bunch of hurricanes in my life like that....it's no fun at all but with all the relief coming in they'll make it!

Please post some links showing this wonderful progress. Otherwise it just more political propaganda.

[Lucky 1]

Originally Posted by Little Creek77

Please post some links showing this wonderful progress. Otherwise it just more political propaganda.

Why do you need to see links??? ...this was in the news....if you missed the news feel free to look it up!...and political propaganda??? What are you talking about???

How is commenting on the situation political propaganda???? It is what it is....and what it is ...is a screwed up mess and the"feds are doing there best" in a screwed up situation is all that can be said.....

I'm glad you think its wonderful progress.....but some reality here....the powers out...it will likely take months to fix that....the waters off...it will likely take months to fix that......a major dam let go...it will likely take months for that to be repaired....

Porto Rico is an island out in the middle of the ocean....you can't drive there!
Container ships take time to be loaded with supplies....they are slow...and once they get there...the major port area there is all messed up from the storm so unloading is slow and then trucking it out around the country takes time to get the supplies to the people who need it.

All I said was that the feds did mobilize pretty quickly and are doing there best in a screwed up situation....that's all!!!

[Clover]

Very powerful message from the Mayor of Puerto Rico. Earlier.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtY9OtQ5vE8





*Awareness only thread*. No debating, we have an opinions section for that.

[ocean breeze]

Originally Posted by Clover

Very powerful message from the Mayor of Puerto Rico. Earlier.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtY9OtQ5vE8





*Awareness only thread*. No debating, we have an opinions section for that.

It is crazy and scary. I don't get into the news much. Whatever info i get comes from relatives who can get in touch with relatives from the island. Many are still without power and drinking water.