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Neighbors Helping Neighbors In Post-Maria Puerto Rico

Hurricane Maria destroyed Ramón Luis Morales’s roof, but he hasn’t been able to finish rebuilding because he’s still waiting on supplies. In the meantime, he’s helping another man in need fix his house. (Ryan Caron King for Connecticut Public Radio)
Hurricane Maria destroyed Ramón Luis Morales’s roof, but he hasn’t been able to finish rebuilding because he’s still waiting on supplies. In the meantime, he’s helping another man in need fix his house. (Ryan Caron King for Connecticut Public Radio)

Puerto Rico continues to struggle from the catastrophic effects of last year’s Hurricane Maria. A recent report from the Federal Emergency Management Agency says the storm made one thing clear: The government needs to make it easier to apply for housing assistance.

Connecticut Public Radio’s Jeff Cohen (@jeffcohenwnpr) was recently on the island has this story about neighbors helping neighbors rebuild.

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