Puerto Rico and Electric Power Restoration from Hurricane Maria

Campbell, Richard J.

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Emergency management;    Disaster relief;    Electric power distribution;    Hurricanes;    Hurricane Maria;   

RP-ID  :  IN10785
RP-ID  :  IN10785_2017Sep21

美国|英语

来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

This report discusses efforts to restore power in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria decimated the island's electricity infrastructure. Challenges in power restoration due to the extent of the damage, supply deliveries, timing of the storm after Hurricane Harvey and Irma, and the electric company's financial crisis along with recommendations for strengthening the electric system are discussed.