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Why Puerto Rico is getting the brunt of 'donor fatigue'

  • Written by Samantha Penta, Assistant Professor, College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity, University at Albany, State University of New York
imageBeing one of a series of disasters made relief in Puerto Rico harder to come by after Hurricane Maria. AP Photo/Ramon Espinosa

Recovering from disasters is never easy. When disasters pile up, it gets harder.

On top of the inevitable competition for everything from the government’s funding for recovery efforts to construction materials,...

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