2. As Puerto Rico approaches a week with no power, little water and long fuel lines, local officials are demanding federal help. They say a colossal humanitarian disaster affecting 3.4 million U.S. citizens deserves a quicker response.

Federal officials countered that they’re trying, but the extent of storm damage has made it difficult to get aid onto the island.

Hurricane Maria wiped out vast swaths of plantain, banana and coffee crops, above. Here’s how to help.

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