
99% Invisible A Year in the Dark
Oct 31, 2018
A category four hurricane hits Puerto Rico and causes widespread power outages. Journalist Daniel Alarcon reports on the aftermath and the struggles to restore electricity. A utility worker becomes a folk hero. Puerto Ricans show resilience and create DIY solutions. A town forms a volunteer brigade to restore power. Mayors and power company reach an agreement to reconnect people to the grid with no liability.
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1 2 3 4 5 6
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Devastating Aftermath of a Powerful Storm
03:11 • 16min
Jorge's Memes and Newfound Popularity
19:19 • 8min
Resilience and DIY Solutions After a Hurricane
26:51 • 3min
Restoring Power: A Town Takes Matters into Their Own Hands
29:39 • 5min
An Agreement Between PREPA and Mayors
34:38 • 2min
