As we post this, Puerto Rico is suffering a major breakdown of power, communications and basic infrastructure as a result of Hurricane Maria. Although we’d normally point to local resources, most are inaccessible at present. Most suggested resources are U.S. based.
Cruz Roja Americana (Red Cross)
Communications & Connections
- Red Cross Safe & Well Check
- How Family, Friends Can Check On People In Puerto Rico
- Facebook Hurricane Maria Safety Check
- Public Facebook group Puerto Rico Maria Updates
- Descargar la aplicación Emergencia de la Cruz Roja Americana. disponible para IPhone y Androide.
- FEMA app
- State Dept. at 1-888-407-4747 (from the U.S. and Canada)
- Puerto Rico Federal Affairs Administration Hurricane Hotline: 202-778-0710
- Top 10 Communication Methods in a Disaster Setting
General Resources
- Government of Puerto Rico
- Google Crisis Map for Maria
- National Weather Service, San Juan Puerto Rico
- Live updates, New York Times
- FEMA – Hurricane Maria – Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands
- DisasterAssistance.gov
- EPA Hurricane Maria Response
Safety & Recovery
- Recover after a hurricane
- Getting Back on Your Feet After Hurricanes Harvey, Irma & Maria
- Ready.gov on Floods – also in Spanish: Inundaciones
- FDA Offers Tips about Medical Devices and Hurricane Disasters
- Food and Water Safety During Power Outages and Floods
Donate: Ways to help
- 5 Tips for Donating After Disasters
- Charity Navigator: Hurricane Maria
- Puerto Rico Disaster Relief
- Maria & Irma: Puerto Rico Real-time Recovery Fund – conPRmetidos
- Caribbean Hurricane Maria & Irma Relief Fund – Global Giving
- “Unidos” Relief Fund for Hurricane Maria Victims in Puerto Rico – Hispanic Federation
- Americares