After Maria: Puerto Rico & Thanksgiving
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Wednesday, November 22, 2017
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A chain and padlock secures the entrance of a closed business in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
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The power is still out for more than half of those in Puerto Rico. Progress since Hurricane Maria hit has been fitful, this month, the island hit a goal of restoring 50 percent of its generating capacity, according to Gov. Ricardo Roselló.
But a major transmission line then failed, and reduced power generation on the island to just 22%. This Thanksgiving Puerto Rico will have to make do with around 40% of its generating capacity.
This holiday is likely to be no holiday for the millions still recovering from the storm.
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