Hurricane Maria, a category five storm, devastated much of Puerto Rico in September 2017. It was one of the worst natural disasters on record and the strongest to hit Puerto Rico in more than 80 years. Nearly 3,000 lives were claimed by the storm whose economic impact is estimated to be at least $43 billion. The federal government responded with a massive aid effort and reconstruction continues to this day. Shown here are Coast Guard personnel delivering food and water to residents of San Sebastian. US Coast Guard Art Program 2019 Collection, Ob ID# 201931, "Relief from Hurricane Maria," Dino Sistilli, oil, 18 x 24
