Hurricane Maria's Impact on Puerto Rico

Hurricane Maria had a $43 billion impact on the U.S. territory’s economy, $1 billion more than originally estimated, according to an island government report. The Puerto Rico Planning Board’s report says its calculations took into account millions of dollars received so far in federal hurricane recovery funds and insurance money. Overall, the board found that the capital of San Juan was among the six most affected cities on the island after the Category 4 storm hit in September 2017, causing more than an estimated $100 billion in damage.