EAST HARLEM, Manhattan (WABC) — 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.
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.
“Right now they’re getting a lot of rain and a lot of wind – in one part of the island, the power is already out,” said Johnny Diaz.
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.
“The wind is really coming in. The rain is coming in. Some stuff already started falling, but …