How often are there power outages in Puerto Rico?

Puerto Rico has lost 3.4 billion customer-hours of electricity service due to Maria, according to an analysis released Thursday by the economic data analytics and policy firm Rhodium Group. read more

Puerto Rico has had power outages. The latest being in September of 2016 where 90 percent of the entire was without power for almost three days. Power outage does happen around the metropolitan areas of the island from time to time yet not so much in some areas. read more

A recent increase in power outages is taking a heavy toll on Puerto Rico as the U.S. territory's heavily indebted public power company struggles to modernize decades-old equipment that is crumbling amid a deep economic crisis. The frequent loss of power, coupled with rising power bills, is spooking potential investors. read more

Only 11 of Puerto Rico’s 69 hospitals currently have power or a fuel supply, and it could take up to a year to restore electricity to the island. We often take electricity for granted, and don’t typically associate it with public health. A lot of the ways they’re tied together are hidden. read more