Schirmer, Manuel2022-09-092022-09-092022-08Schirmer, M. (2022). Learning from Hurricane Maria (Unpublished master's project). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB.http://hdl.handle.net/1880/115195https://dx.doi.org/10.11575/PRISM/40217The Caribbean region, due to its geographical location, is regularly prone to natural disasters such as hurricanes. In Puerto Rico, Hurricane Maria caused widespread destruction in 2017 while highlighting interesting patterns and difficulties in its disaster governance, including the extent to which Puerto Rico’s emergency budget and decision timelines –as an associated United States territory- depended on the remote US mainland. This study presents an academic literature and policy document review of the roles of Nongovernmental Organizations (NGOs) surrounding the time of Hurricane Maria as complementary emergency assistance involved in disaster prevention, preparedness, emergency support and long-term recovery. More broadly, the study also identifies current challenges and opportunities for Puerto Rico’s energy systems and emergency preparedness in light of growing hurricane projections toward the future.engUniversity of Calgary graduate students retain copyright ownership and moral rights for their thesis. You may use this material in any way that is permitted by the Copyright Act or through licensing that has been assigned to the document. For uses that are not allowable under copyright legislation or licensing, you are required to seek permission.Puerto RicoNGOEnergy sectorClimate change adaptationGovernment responseHurricane Maria 2017Emergency managementreport