Sufren pobladores aislados tras huracán María

In San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico, residents lost their homes due to Hurricane María, leaving them isolated after a key bridge was destroyed. The community has been resourceful, using horses to transport essentials. Despite the devastation, families show resilience, starting anew. Aid has been slow, with efforts focused on San Juan, leaving many without help. Hurricane María is the strongest storm in nearly a century, with recovery costs expected to surpass those of Hurricane George in 1998.

What was the immediate consequence of Hurricane María for the residents of San Lorenzo?

• They lost their homes and were isolated.

• They moved to San Juan.

• They were able to rebuild quickly.

• They received immediate government aid.

How did the residents manage to transport essentials across the river after the bridge was destroyed?

• They built a temporary bridge.

• They used boats.

• They crossed the river on horses.

• They swam across the river.

What was the emotional impact on the residents after losing their homes and years of work?

• They were happy to start anew.

• They were indifferent.

• They felt relieved.

• They found it very difficult but focused on starting over.

What was a significant challenge in receiving aid for those outside San Juan?

• The aid was not needed.

• The aid was concentrated in San Juan.

• The aid was only for businesses.

• The aid was too expensive.

How did Hurricane María compare to previous hurricanes in terms of impact on Puerto Rico?

• It was similar to a regular storm.

• It had no significant impact.

• It was the strongest in nearly 100 years.

• It was less severe than Hurricane George.