Vice President Kamala Harris talks hurricane recovery in Puerto Rico
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Vice President Harris and administration officials discussed rebuilding, recovery and investment to meet Puerto Rico's energy needs.
Vice President Kamala Harris visited Puerto Rico on Friday to discuss its ongoing recovery from back-to-back major hurricanes that affected the island in 2017.
This is Harris’ first visit to the island as vice president. She visited once following the hurricanes while she was a U.S. senator.
U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm and Department of Housing and Urban Development Deputy Secretary Adrianne Todman went with Harris on the visit.
Harris visited a residential home in Canóvanas which was rebuilt after its destruction by Hurricane Maria. There, she discussed $140 billion in administration investment in the island to rebuild and upgrade homes and technology.
This includes new solar panel technology meant to better resist hurricane forces and deliver more consistent energy for users.
