Gov. Cuomo saw Hurricane Maria’s devastation up close Puerto Rico on Friday, calling it “heartbreaking” and “much worse than appears on TV.”
The governor, who distributed supplies during his day-long trip, urged Americans to open their hearts and wallets to Puerto Rican relief efforts.
“It’s much worse than appears on TV, “ Cuomo told reporters at JFK on Friday night, moments after his return to the continental US.
“The devastation of the island is heartbreaking. There are parts of the island that are covered in eight feet of water.”
Assemblyman Marcos Crespo (D-Bronx), who traveled with the governor, said he still hasn’t been able to reach loved ones in Puerto Rico – including his mom.
The town where Crespo’s mom lives is so battered and flooded, there was no way for the governor’s traveling party to get there, a Cuomo rep said.
“While I didn’t get to see mommy, I have hope,” Crespo said. “I don’t know much about my town today, as I did before this trip. But I know the donations Puerto Ricans received are going to help where it matters most.”