Instant Alert: Puerto Rico may not get power for another 6 months — here's a look at the hurricane's devastating effects

MANAGE SUBSCRIPTIONS   |   UNSUBSCRIBE   |   VIEW ONLINE   Puerto Rico may not get power for another 6 months — here's a look at the hurricane's devastating effects by Danielle Muoio on Sep 30, 2017, 1:46 PM Advertisement Puerto Rico is still suffering from the aftermath of Hurricanes Irma and Maria that left 3.5 million people without power. Hurricane Irma, which hit Puerto Rico earlier this month, left one million Puerto Ricans without power. The island was still recovering from the storm's aftermath when Hurricane Maria hit, crippling the entire island's electrical infrastructure. Here's what you need to know: SEE ALSO: Tesla is sending hundreds of battery packs to Puerto Rico in the wake of major hurricanes Puerto Rico's electrical infrastructure was in need of repairs and upgrades before the hurricanes hit. PREPA, the island's electric company, hasn't had the funds to modernize the grid. Puerto Rico also lacks the number of workers required to make the repairs. Source: Vox That means rebuilding the island's electrical infrastructure will be an even longer process. San Juan Mayor Carmen Cruz says it could take up to 6 months to revive the electric grid. Source: Business Insider Satellite night images show the extent of the damage. Hurricane Maria knocked out 80% of the island's transmission lines, leaving most of the island in darkness. Tweet Embed: https://twitter.com/mims/statuses/912342036975669254?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw Satellite night images of #PuertoRico. #HurricaneMaria knocked out power grid, millions without electricity. More @ https://t.co/UxxCHH5OVC pic.twitter.com/yUDLk8V0Jf Source: Associated Press See the rest of the story at Business Insider   Share the latest business news with your network:    Email sent to:   |   Manage your email preferences   |   Unsubscribe Terms of Service   |   Privacy Policy Business Insider. 150 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011