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Philadelphia-Area Resident From Puerto Rico Worries For Family After Hurricane Ernesto Hits Island
Mora said she's in constant communication with her family and they update her with videos showing the storm's impact.
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August 15, 2024
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — A New Jersey resident who was raised in Puerto Rico is worried about her loved ones on the island after Hurricane Ernesto knocked out power to hundreds of thousands of people.
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Behind Wanda Mora's smile is the concern for her family, who are now hunkering down after Ernesto pummeled the island with heavy rain, strong winds and significant flooding.
"My thoughts are always with my people in Puerto Rico," she said.
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