Extreme Hurricanes: Challenges and Recovery in Puerto Rico and Beyond

Explore the aftermath of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico and the broader implications of extreme hurricanes in this panel discussion. Delve into persistent public health challenges, including power restoration, healthcare coordination, and medical services delivery. Examine the threats posed by increasingly destructive hurricane seasons and learn about strategies for better preparation, response, and resilience-building. Discover how public and private sectors can collaborate to combat disasters and gain insights from past hurricanes and ongoing efforts in Puerto Rico. Analyze topics such as FEMA's response, Airbnb's involvement, the role of first responders, and innovative solutions. Investigate the importance of communication, resilience, mitigation, primary health care, and high-tech approaches in disaster management. Gain valuable lessons on effective disaster response and policy implications for future extreme weather events.

Introduction
Power Restoration
Power Restoration Challenges
Primary Care in Puerto Rico
The Triple A Theory
FEMAs Response
Airbnbs Response
First Responders
Solutions
Lessons Learned
What Makes a Difference
Communication
Resiliency
Mitigation
Primary Health Care
Generators
High Tech
Questions
Death toll
Policy message