People in Puerto Rico expressed gratitude that President Joe Biden came to their hurricane-struck island — but skepticism that much will change in their struggles to rebuild their lives
President Joe Biden, with first lady Jill Biden and Puerto Rico Gov. Pedro Pierluisi, delivers remarks on Hurricane Fiona, on Oct. 3, 2022, in Ponce, Puerto Rico. | Evan Vucci/AP PhotoBiden’s visit Monday, and a similar trip planned for Wednesday to Florida, are meant to demonstrate his administration’s commitment to responding to disasters in a compassionate manner,.
still lack electricity more than two weeks after the hurricane, but power remains unsteady throughout the island. “We cannot find solutions to complex problems in 20 minutes or less,” Miranda said, referring to the time limit on the conversation with the president. A White House spokesperson could not be immediately reached for comment on follow-up questions about the president’s visit.that the island’s suffering would fade from the minds of federal leaders and the national news media, especially after Hurricane Ian made its devastating landfall in Florida on Sept. 28.
The federal government could immediately help the situation on the ground by granting Gov. Pedro Pierluisi’s request for Washington to cover the full costs of Puerto Rico’s emergency response, debris removal and other recovery actions for 180 days. Biden has committed to 30 days. A house lies in the mud after it was washed away by Hurricane Fiona at Villa Esperanza in Salinas, Puerto Rico, on Sept. 21, 2022. | Alejandro Granadillo/AP Photoreducing dependence on long-distance transmission lines. The advocates in the room with Biden emphasized the need to “decentralize energy in Puerto Rico” and directly asked the president for the administration to examine ways to expand rooftop solar on the island, Miranda said.
But November will bring a major test for the future of the island’s energy system, as it could see the termination of the private contractor’s control of the grid — not just due to the length of Fiona-related outages but also because of continuing power failures in the 17 months since it took over. Island residents have been pushing Puerto Rico officials and the regulators overseeing the company to take that action.
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