Hurricane Fiona Rips Through Powerless Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico experiences an island-wide blackout due to Hurricane Fiona, which made landfall as a Category One storm. The hurricane brings threats of flooding and landslides, with forecasts predicting up to 25 inches of rain in some areas. President Biden declared a state of emergency as the storm approached. The storm's impact is reminiscent of Hurricane Maria, which devastated the island five years ago. Fiona is the third hurricane of the 2022 Atlantic season.

What was the main cause of the island-wide blackout in Puerto Rico?

• A hurricane

• A volcanic eruption

• An earthquake

• A tsunami

What action did President Biden take as the storm approached Puerto Rico?

• He ordered an evacuation

• He sent military aid

• He visited the island

• He declared a state of emergency

What happened to the temporary bridge during the hurricane?

• It was reinforced

• It was swept away

• It was unaffected

• It was repaired

How many years before Fiona did Hurricane Maria devastate Puerto Rico?

• Three years

• Five years

• Seven years

• Ten years

Which hurricane season does Fiona belong to?

• 2020 Atlantic hurricane season

• 2021 Atlantic hurricane season

• 2023 Atlantic hurricane season

• 2022 Atlantic hurricane season