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Puerto Rico hit with flooding, power outages from hurricane

Season 2022 Episode 265 | 8m 04s

Hurricane Fiona knocked out power and water to up to one million people in Puerto Rico. President Biden issued an emergency declaration for the island making federal aid available for rescue efforts during and after the storm. Dr. Michelle Carlo of Direct Relief joined William Brangham to discuss the extent of the damage.

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