From Hurricane Fiona to Ian: How disaster-hit areas can get the power back on and build resilience for next time

Sep 29, 2022

A worker removes utility poles in the aftermath of Hurricane Fiona in Higuey, Dominican Republic, September 19, 2022. REUTERS/Ricardo Rojas/File Photo

Hurricane Ian has left millions of people without power. Image: REUTERS/Ricardo Rojas/File Photo

Shannon Engstrom

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