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Tropical Storm Ernesto is pounding Puerto Rico with heavy rains and strong winds as it gains strength over the Atlantic Ocean.Projections show the storm is on its way to becoming a major hurricane.Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands are bracing for potential flash floods and mudslides on Wednesday.Puerto Rico Gov. Pedro Pierluisi mobilized the National Guard and is urging residents to take shelter in their homes.
This is the second year in a row that FEMA has run out of money before the height of hurricane season. Officials blame the funding problem on an increase in disasters and their severity due to climate change.RELATED STORY | NOAA expects 'extraordinary' 2024 Atlantic hurricane seasonMeanwhile, President Joe Biden approved an emergency declaration for Puerto Rico. The island is expected to get up to 8 inches of rain in some areas.
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