This is what the Trump administration wants you to know about Puerto Rico. Cenk Uygur and Ana Kasparian, the hosts of The Young Turks, tell you what they DON’T want you to know. Tell us what you think in the comment section below. Join TYT: https://goo.gl/v8E64M
“Here’s the full text of an update on Puerto Rico that White House homeland security adviser Tom Bossert sent his West Wing colleagues:
To inform you, I traveled with Brock to Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands on Monday and saw two dedicated Governors on badly damaged islands. I was deeply inspired, as I had been on our trips to Texas, Louisiana and Florida to see the people in need and those tending to them. We are making progress. In Puerto Rico, urban search and rescue teams have covered 100% of the island, searched more than 2,600 structures, saved or assisted more than 840 individuals, and are continuing efforts. Power is being restored to hospitals, and all hospital assessments are complete. 59 hospitals are partially operational, either caring for the patients they have, or receiving patients. One hospital is fully operational. Drinking water is being restored. 45% of customers in Puerto Rico have access to drinking water. Stores are opening. 49% of grocery and big box stores are open in Puerto Rico. Nearly 700 retail gas stations are operating (with limitations). Food and water continues to be delivered and distributed. Puerto Rico established 11 regional staging areas around the island. Luis Munoz Marin International airport (SJU) three miles southeast of San Juan is accommodating daily commercial flights.
Lack of power and the persistent commodity distribution problems on the island are major focuses right now. This is still an urgent situation.
An EOP update call is scheduled for 3:00 pm today after the 12:30 FEMA call. Doug Fears will coordinate. These calls will continue throughout this week. And, thanks to the intervention of General Kelly, who made a personal phone call, John Daly will extend his service at the White House as Deputy Homeland Security Advisor for another couple weeks. Thank God!”
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Hosts: Cenk Uygur, Ana Kasparian
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