How to Help Earthquake Victims in Puerto Rico
There are endless ways we can help La Isla Del Encanto. Here’s how you can do your part.
Early Tuesday morning (January 7), a 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck the island of Puerto Rico. Just three hours later, a powerful 6.0 aftershock rocked homes, cut electricity to parts of the island, and caused several buildings to collapse. Days after the quake, many residents are still without power and water. Some are even sleeping outside in fear of more structural collapses and aftershocks.
Puerto Rico is still in a state of recovery and rebuilding after Hurricane Maria devastated the island as a deadly Category 5 storm in September 2017. While many organizations are still on the ground following Maria, more aid is now needed to support the immediate and long-term needs of earthquake victims. The U.S. government’s response remains dismal. The Trump Administration is currently withholding relief funds in response to Tuesday’s earthquakes, claiming concerns about “corruption” and “financial mismanagement” in Puerto Rico. For this reason, it’s even more crucial than ever that we stand up for our fellow U.S. citizens.
Thankfully, there are countless ways you can lend a hand and help earthquake victims, thanks to vast volunteer opportunities and fundraising drives. When…
