Dates Active: September 2017 (PR landfall Sept 20)
Category: Cat 5 in Dominica; Cat 4 at Puerto Rico landfall
Peak Sustained Winds: ~155+ mph (PR landfall)
Areas Impacted: Florida, Dominica, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands
Estimated Damages: ≈ US $91–115 billion
Hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017 and 2018 brought catastrophic destruction to Puerto Rico and the Caribbean, leaving long-lasting humanitarian and economic impacts. Maria, in particular, caused widespread power outages and infrastructure collapse, with an official death toll of around 2,975. Together, the storms rank among the costliest U.S. tropical cyclones in history.
RSI’s Impact
Nine months of continuous operations across Florida & the Caribbean:
- Puerto Rico – Medical Special Needs Shelter & System Stabilization
- Florida – Medical Special Needs Shelter Management & State Medical Equipment Cache Support
- St. Croix, USVI – Pharmacy Support
- St. Thomas, USVI – Hospital Nurse Augmentation