The Guajataca Dam in the Northwestern part of Puerto Rico let loose today after being stressed by Hurricane Maria. Now authorities are scrambling to evacuate upwards of 70,000 residents who live below the reservoir.
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From what I can see, the dam has not burst. The spillway has eroded at the bottom.
Just like the dam here a few months ago.
The dam is doing it’s job but the MEDIA IS NOT.
congratulations are in order
Puetro Rico ….another well-managed crisis-in-the-making, for over 100 years, by progressive democRats
Well Played! Bravo!
@M R MICHAEL: Sounds like the media needs to get their dam facts straight.
More fun than Oroville. This time, people die! Excelsior!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbrjRKB586s
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Does PR have any industry other than tourism and handouts?
Sad in more ways than hurricane for the people.
1. How much is this going to cost the U.S.?
2. It really pisses me off when these people SUDDENLY learn to speak English for the cameras when they are in need of help.
Ask Pakistan for help.
I feel a little better about our island, we are far better off than what their island has devolved into.
Guajataca Dam was designed by and is owned by the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority. The reservoir was constructed starting in 1928.
U.S. A.C.E. or 3rd World construction?
The electric company in Puerto Rico is thoroughly and knowingly corrupt. A cookie jar for democrat politicians and elites.
Puerto Rico owes $80 billion in bonds it can’t repay. Until they figure out a way to repay the bonds, I say they’re on their own.
I discovered Puerto Rico …