Six years after Hurricane Maria, Puerto Ricans are still struggling to rebuild.
With supplies already depleted from the previous storm, thousands died when Maria struck, waiting for help without electricity.
"I never saw destruction like that," Alomar said."I've seen things like that on television and in movies, and you see it. It was like a wasteland." Two years ago, the tribute was finally installed at the Taino Towers apartment complex in East Harlem, a haven of heritage honoring the island with murals throughout its courtyards.
OCHO could not hold an anniversary event due to construction at the complex, mirroring challenges in the effort to rebuild in Puerto Rico. On last year's anniversary of Maria, Hurricane Fiona swiped away much of the work that had been done. Alomar estimates an entirely new power grid would cost $20 billion.
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