Fiona is approaching Puerto Rico as likely a Category 1 hurricane and while it is not nearly as powerful as the Category 4 of Maria in 2017, Maria exposed and exacerbated vulnerabilities.
The governor of Puerto Rico says $550 million in emergency funds are available to deal with Fiona's aftermath - along with enough food to feed 200,000 people for 20 days - three times a day. However, there could be a greater need for support and supplies.and while it is not nearly as powerful as the Category 4 of Maria in 2017, Maria exposed and exacerbated vulnerabilities.
The biggest threat from Fiona is a potential of 20 inches of rainfall plus storm surge. Awilda Cordero has been talking to a cousin in San Juan. New Yorkers with ties to Puerto Rico are also worried about things that might already be in short supply and high demand, with the looming storm causing panic-buying on top of existing supply chain disruptions.
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