At a forum to discuss the recovery efforts in Puerto Rico and central Florida, where many evacuees have moved. US Sen. Bill Nelson, Rep. Darren Soto, & Rep. Val Demings are discussing a trip Nelson/Soto took to the island yesterday, the needs there, and the needs here. @WFTV
— Lauren Seabrook (@LSeabrookWFTV) December 28, 2017
“Puerto Ricans are being kicked around like a dead dog by the activities by Republicans in Congress," - @SenBillNelson / @WFTV
— Lauren Seabrook (@LSeabrookWFTV) December 28, 2017
“Puerto Rico is only going to get federal money if they pay a cost share of 10-25%. The Puerto Rican govt. can’t afford it.” - @SenBillNelson / @WFTV
— Lauren Seabrook (@LSeabrookWFTV) December 28, 2017
According to Rep. @DarrenSoto more than 6,000 doctors have left Puerto Rico. He says many docs & nurses pleaded with him yesterday, that many sick patients are getting worse because of the current conditions. He says hospitals still have tarps on roofs and water leaking in. @WFTV
— Lauren Seabrook (@LSeabrookWFTV) December 28, 2017
NEW NUMBERS: Rep. @DarrenSoto says more than 250,000 evacuees have arrived in Florida from Puerto Rico. He says more than half are currently living in Central Florida. @WFTV
— Lauren Seabrook (@LSeabrookWFTV) December 28, 2017
I asked if more evacuees are expected in Central Florida. @SenBillNelson says he asked several leaders in PR that yesterday and the exodus is expected to continue. He says more people are losing jobs as power outage continues and health crisis worsens. @WFTV
— Lauren Seabrook (@LSeabrookWFTV) December 28, 2017
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