The Framingham-based company that operates TJ Maxx, Marshalls and HomeGoods said it is continuing to pay employees of closed stores on the hurricane-ravaged island of Puerto Rico. Hurricane Maria slammed the island about six weeks ago, destroying much of the infrastructure for power and water. Downed trees and other debris made parts of the island inaccessible. "Based on the devastating situation in Puerto Rico, we can confirm that we have continued to pay our TJ Maxx, Marshalls and HomeGoods Associates on the island," TJX said in a statement. "We believe it is the right thing for us to do under these circumstances."The state of Massachusetts has sent officers, troopers and vehicles to Puerto Rico to help in the aftermath of the storm.

The Framingham-based company that operates TJ Maxx, Marshalls and HomeGoods said it is continuing to pay employees of closed stores on the hurricane-ravaged island of Puerto Rico.

Hurricane Maria slammed the island about six weeks ago, destroying much of the infrastructure for power and water. Downed trees and other debris made parts of the island inaccessible.

"Based on the devastating situation in Puerto Rico, we can confirm that we have continued to pay our TJ Maxx, Marshalls and HomeGoods Associates on the island," TJX said in a statement. "We believe it is the right thing for us to do under these circumstances."

The state of Massachusetts has sent officers, troopers and vehicles to Puerto Rico to help in the aftermath of the storm.