One month ago today on Friday the 13th, I flew into San Juan, Puerto Rico. I volunteered to serve as part of the VA Disaster Employee Medical Personnel System (DEMPS) to assist with disaster relief efforts after Hurricane Maria touched down on 9/20. I fully intended to write a journal entry every day, just to capture the […]
via How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria? — Tell It Slant Mama
It’s hard to believe it has been 52 days since Hurricane Maria made landfall on the island of Puerto Rico with Category 4 winds. The hurricane was so large it covered the island leaving no area untouched by its destructive force. Puerto Ricans are in survival mode and spend hours each day procuring basic needs like clean water and food.
I am donating the proceeds of Exodus (Clare Thibodeaux Series, Book 1) from October through November to help in the Hurricane Maria relief efforts, and I encourage my readers to consider helping by donating through the various charities and relief funds to help with our fellow citizens on the long road to recovery. ~ Kate
Kate McGinn - Storyteller 