Half of Puerto Rico starts the new year in the dark after massive power outage
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Power outages are a frustratingly frequent occurrence for many Puerto Ricans. A string of blackouts during the summer prompted protests and a state of emergency.

Summary

Puerto Rico’s latest power outage has left over 1.3 million customers without power on New Year’s Eve.

The outage is attributed to an infrastructure problem at a power plant on the island’s southern coast.

LUMA, the energy company, is working to restore power in phases, but it may take up to 48 hours.

    • Kbobabob@lemmy.world
      3·
      6 days ago

      I know you’re just trying to make a funny but he did actually call them and offer support.

      President Joe Biden spoke with Pierluisi on Tuesday evening about the outage and offered federal assistance. Biden also spoke with U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm and directed her to offer any help needed to speed power restoration on the island.

      https://www.npr.org/2024/12/31/nx-s1-5243984/puerto-rico-power-outage-blackout-new-years-eve

        • Flying Squid@lemmy.world
          1·
          6 days ago

          As the person corrected: I knew they were incorrect, but I also didn’t think it was worth pointing out because what type of disposable paper product he threw really does not matter at all. It certainly isn’t worth being rude to them over it.

          • betweenthesixes@lemmy.world
            4·
            6 days ago

            Apologies if this came off as rude, I truly meant no harm. While I understand the specifics in this case are relatively trivial to most, my intent was to simply underscore the value of fact checking and attention to detail when correcting someone. This was likely a poor instance to attempt to convey that message.