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As a precautionary measure due to the shortage of foods and supplies thanks in large part to Hurricane María on the island, large chain supermarkets, Econo and Selectos have opted to be better prepared for the upcoming hurricane, set to affect Puerto Rico as soon as this Monday.
Living in an apartment community poses some unique considerations for hurricane preparedness.
Six months after Hurricane María made landfall, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers “remains committed to safely and urgently restoring reliable power and returning normalcy to the U.S. citizens of Puerto Rico as quickly as possible,” the agency said on the half anniversary of the storm.
Caribbean Restaurants Inc., one of the few companies able to resume business in Puerto Rico the day after Hurricane María, now has more than 75 percent of its 187 Burger King and Firehouse Subs restaurants on the island serving more than 120,000 customers daily from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m., said CEO Aniceto Solares.
Given that several weather forecasting organizations have anticipated a very active hurricane season, United Retailers Association President Enid Monge is urging retailers to “be vigilant and have a plan” to protect their businesses against the problems arising in the wake of a storm.
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