Delafield says it’s rare that the organization works within the United States, but they’ve done so previously when needed. She described Puerto Rico as a place in desperate need of assistance.
“The next step is we need to be looking at laying the foundation for a strong recovery.
The department has also placed a liaison in each hospital that’s open, to make sure the facilities can get timely shipments of fuel needed to keep generators running, as well as medical supplies.
Organizations such as Mercy Corps are on the ground as well, doing what they can to help with the recovery.
“But people are strong.