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Puerto Ricans continue to wrestle with the legacy of Hurricane Maria, three years after the powerful hurricane devastated the island. Political upheaval, earthquakes and the pandemic have complicated the recovery.
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For some Central Floridians, the pandemic is evoking painful memories of Hurricane Maria. Channel 9 anchor and reporter Nancy Alvarez joins Intersection to talk about the Spanish language information gap in the early weeks of the crisis and the impact of the pandemic on Orlando’s Hispanic community.
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The Orlando Police Department is sending supplies to fellow officers in Puerto Rico. The items will help security forces respond to emergencies on the island.
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A new bill proposed by Florida Rep. Darren Soto that would make Puerto Rico the 51st U.S. state has sparked debate between supporters of statehood and those who worry about the island losing its independence.
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UCF RESTORES helps survivors of trauma living with stress-related disorders. The clinic is now implementing culturally competent initiatives to assist survivors of Hurricane Maria and Irma.
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Puerto Rican families displaced by Hurricanes Maria and Irma can get free counseling at the newly opened UCF Restores clinic.
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The University of Central Florida discusses the needs of Hurricane Maria evacuees as university students.
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Journalist Maria Padilla joins Intersection to talk about the stories of Hurricane Maria evacuees forced to leave Puerto Rico and make a new life in Florida.
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The death toll in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria sparked public outrage, and denial from the Trump administration. An investigation from Quartz, Puerto Rico's Center for Investigative Journalism and the Associated Press reveals how lack of medical care after the storm contributed to the deaths of hundreds of Puerto Ricans with treatable ailments.
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FEMA's Transitional Sheltering Assistance program has ended for Hurricane Maria evacuees. Local non-profits attempt to find affordable housing for families staying in Central Florida.