Powering hurricane relief in Puerto Rico
Powering hurricane relief in Puerto Rico
- The challenge
Getting vital aid to hurricane-hit families
- The solution
An expert team and comprehensive temporary power
- The impact
Port reopened within four days
Client:TOTE Maritime
Location:San Juan, Puerto Rico, USA
Sectors:Shipping
The Challenge
Getting vital aid to hurricane-hit families
On September 19, 2017, the third largest storm ever to have made landfall in the US hit Puerto Rico. Hurricane Maria destroyed roads, homes and infrastructure, triggered heavy flooding, and knocked out power for the whole island. Residents needed help quickly - and this needed to come through the main port at San Juan. It was essential that electricity be restored to the port fast, so that emergency relief goods could be delivered, stored and distributed.