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October 3, 2022

Biden says he was raised around Puerto Ricans 'at home politically’ during visit to see Hurricane Fiona damage

President Biden surveyed the damage in Puerto Rico left by Hurricane Fiona and announced $60 million in federal assistance to help the island recover from the storm

September 22, 2022

Biden pledges aid for Puerto Rico in aftermath of Hurricane Fiona; 'We are not just going to walk away'

President Biden said he will send aid to Puerto Rico as it recovers from Hurricane Fiona while New York and other states have also pledged to send relief.

September 22, 2022

Biden approves Puerto Rico disaster declaration after devastating Hurricane Fiona impact

As Puerto Rico continues its recovery effort following the devastating impact of Hurricane Fiona, President Joe Biden approved a declaration that would make federal funds available.

September 20, 2022

NOAA deploys new hurricane technology to improve forecasting

NOAA is tracking Hurricane Fiona by drone, as the storm moves through the Caribbean. NOAA and Saildrone Inc. are deploying seven ocean drones to collect data from hurricanes.

September 19, 2022

NOAA deploys new hurricane technology

NOAA is tracking Hurricane Fiona by drone, as the storm moves through the Caribbean. In partnership with NOAA, Saildrone Inc. is deploying seven ocean drones to collect data from hurricanes during the 2022 hurricane season.

September 18, 2022

Puerto Rico in blackout after Hurricane Fiona strikes, residents could be without power for 'several days'

The entire island of Puerto Rico is without power as a result of Hurricane Fiona, and a power company says that it could be days before full power restoration occurs.

September 18, 2022

Puerto Rico braces for Fiona as storm escalates into hurricane before landfall

Tropical Storm Fiona official evolved into a hurricane on Sunday, and experts say it is likely to continue gaining strength over the next few days before it hits Puerto Rico.

September 16, 2022

Tropical Storm Fiona forecasted to bring heavy rains to areas south of the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico

Tropical Storm Fiona is expected to bring heavy rains to areas south of the Virgin Islands and PR late on Saturday and Sunday. Coastal flooding is possible as Fiona's winds blow ashore

August 5, 2022

EPA to host discussion about cancer risks of sterilizing plant in Memphis, TN

The EPA recently found that sterilization plants in 13 states and Puerto Rico posed a risk for cancer. A community meeting will be held to discuss Sterilization Services of Tennessee.

July 28, 2022

Haitian migrants found dead in waters off Puerto Rico, dozens more found safe on uninhabited island

Five migrants were found dead in waters off Puerto Rico and 68 others were found safely on an uninhabited island on Thursday morning, the Coast Guard said.