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I Was Visiting My Daughter in PR When Maria Hit: Part Two

By Kate Litts

Not everything is ruined but it’s definitely wet. Photo by author.

After Maria

Looking out the door is (I honestly can’t think of anything else) indescribable. It is so desolate. No leaves on trees. Only some of the palm trees are standing. You can see all the way to the ocean. But you can also hear pigs and chickens (not as many as before) and cows. People are out looking at the damage and getting ready to saw their way out. Which is what John has to do. Erin has to try to get water out of the house. It has come in from everywhere. Even through the walls I think. We hang carpets and rugs and pillows out to dry. Now we know why you buy bleach. After the mopping comes the bleaching of the floors for mold and mildew.

Not everything is ruined but it is definitely wet.

Next days are spent cleaning, seeing what other supplies are available, driving to see what damage there is and WHERE TO GET A CELL SIGNAL! There is no cell signal anywhere as you may know from trying. The only power is generator power which is now going to be very popular. Both restaurants where John and Erin work will need months of repair.

We have checked on several friends and all are well. We have not heard of any deaths. It is difficult to drive. Ninety percent of power poles are down. Some across the road. Wires still hang from them and even though you know they can’t be live wires it is so scary to have them touch the car. Sand has washed up and over the roads. Any wood structures are completely destroyed. Marshall Law is in effect which means a 5 p.m. curfew to prevent looting and no alcohol sales to drive us crazy. Fortunately, it is Vieques and they don’t believe in no alcohol!