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Sept. 19, 2022, 8:42 p.m.

Puerto Rico hit by Hurricane Fiona — and other news for Sept. 20, 2022

Summary

Hurricane Fiona knocked out power and water to up to one million people in Puerto Rico. President Biden issued an emergency declaration for the island making federal aid available for rescue efforts during and after the storm. For a transcript of the lead story, click here . You may also choose another story from the newscast by clicking the link below and answering the following questions:

Five Facts

  • Who are some of the individuals or groups of people mentioned in the news summary?
  • What stories are covered?
  • Where and When do some of the stories take place?
  • Why did the event(s) take place?
  • How do you think the NewsHour’s producers decided which stories made it into the news summary?

Focus Questions

See, Think, Wonder : What did you notice? What did the story make you think? What story would you want to find out more about? Where would you go to learn more? Media literacy: Who else do you think should have been interviewed in the story you watched?

For More

What students can do: Read this story about actions you can take now to help the victims of the hurricane in Puerto Rico.
Hurrican Fiona landfalls in Puerto Rico
A man stands over a pier affected by the passing of Hurricane Fiona in Penuelas, Puerto Rico September 19, 2022. REUTERS/Ricardo Arduengo
A man stands over a pier affected by the passing of Hurricane Fiona in Penuelas, Puerto Rico September 19, 2022. REUTERS/Ricardo Arduengo

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