Puerto Rico's long road to recovery from Hurricane Maria
Aluminum roofing is seen twisted and thrown off buildings as recovery efforts continue following Hurricane Maria near San Jose, Puerto Rico, October 7, 2017.
The island experienced widespread damage from Hurricane Maria, including to most of the electrical, gas and water grid, as well as agriculture.
San Isidro
A girl stands near her house in an area without grid power or running water about two weeks after Hurricane Maria swept through the island on October 5, 2017 in San Isidro, Puerto Rico.
Fajardo
Oil spill containment barriers surround sunken and damaged boats affected by the passing of Hurricane Maria in Fajardo, Puerto Rico on October 4, 2017.
Hurricane Maria not only destroyed Puerto Rico's infrastructure; it also wreaked havoc on the environment, disrupting the island's entire ecosystem.
Toa Baja
Debris and garbage produced by the passing of Hurricane Maria are dumped in a field in Toa Baja, Puerto Rico on October 6, 2017.
Toa Baja
People shovel mud from the front of a house damaged by Hurricane Maria in Toa Baja, Puerto Rico on October 5, 2017.
Toa Baja
A woman walks on a road affected by the Hurricane Maria passing in Toa Baja, Puerto Rico on October 5, 2017.
San Lorenzo
People use a rope line to cross the San Lorenzo de Morovis river more than two weeks after Hurricane Maria hit the island on October 6, 2017 in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico. Flooding from the hurricane destroyed the bridge, forcing residents to cross the river on foot or in 4 x 4 vehicles.
San Lorenzo
People cross the San Lorenzo de Morovis river more than two weeks after Hurricane Maria hit the island on October 6, 2017 in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico.
Morovis
The remnants of a destroyed home stand more than two weeks after Hurricane Maria hit the island on October 6, 2017 in Morovis, Puerto Rico.
Morovis
A local resident washes her hair at a pond after Hurricane Maria destroyed the town's bridge in San Lorenzo, Morovis, Puerto Rico, October 4, 2017.
Morovis
A jeep crosses the site of a bridge that was washed away during Hurricane Maria in the San Lorenzo neighborhood of Morovis, Puerto Rico, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017.
Morovis
Hurricane-ravaged trees on a mountainside are seen more than two weeks after Hurricane Maria swept through the island on October 6, 2017 in Morovis, Puerto Rico.
Morovis
A Christian altar stands on a hurricane-ravaged mountain more than two weeks after Hurricane Maria swept through the island on October 6, 2017 in Morovis, Puerto Rico.
The hurricane that pummeled Puerto Rico two weeks ago and the scarcity-marked aftermath are taking a toll on islanders' equilibrium. The Associated Press reports that the U.S. territory's government has counted two suicides among the death toll (which now stands at 34), and with many communities still waiting for power and clean water, there is concern about others reaching a breaking point.
Orocovis
People check their cell phones from a roadside near the top of a mountain more than two weeks after Hurricane Maria swept through the island on October 6, 2017 in Orocovis, Puerto Rico. Residents go to the high-altitude spot to check cell phones, as most of the surrounding area has no functioning cell phone signal.
Utuado
Abigail Maldonado stands in her home inundated with water after a heavy rain passed through following Hurricane Maria on October 6, 2017 in Utuado, Puerto Rico.
Cayo Santiago
A monkey walks over the rubble left in the wake of Hurricane Maria on Cayo Santiago, known as Monkey Island, one of the world's most important sites for research into how primates think, socialize and evolve, in Puerto Rico, Oct. 4, 2017.
The storm destroyed virtually everything on the island, stripping it of vegetation, wrecking the monkeys' metal drinking troughs, and crushing the piers that University of Puerto Rico workers use to bring in bags of monkey chow - brown pellets of processed food that complete the primates' natural vegetation diet.
Cayo Santiago
In this Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017 photo, workers repair research facilities destroyed by Hurricane Maria in Cayo Santiago, known as Monkey Island, in Puerto Rico, one of the world's most important sites for research into how primates think, socialize and evolve. Mainland scientists are bringing in equipment, from chain saws to a portable pier, funded by tens of thousands of dollars raised so far from university departments and online.
San Sebastian
A large uprooted tree is seen on a basketball court in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria in San Sebastian, Puerto Rico, October 6, 2017.
Catano
A destroyed house is seen in Juana Matos, Catano, Puerto Rico, on October 4, 2017.
Ciales
The remains of a highway bridge are seen as recovery efforts continue following Hurricane Maria, near Ciales, Puerto Rico, October 7, 2017.
Comerio
The contents of a damaged home can be seen as recovery efforts continue following Hurricane Maria near the town of Comerio, Puerto Rico, October 7, 2017.
Isla Grande
Damaged planes stand piled up near the airport of Isla Grande following Hurricane Maria, in Puerto Rico, October 7, 2017.
Manati
An aerial view of an area that was reclaimed by a nearby mangrove during the passing of Hurricane Maria in Manati, Puerto Rico on October 6, 2017. /
Manati
A house that was washed away by heavy surf during the passing of Hurricane Maria is seen in Manati, Puerto Rico on October 6, 2017.
Comerio
The contents of a damaged home can be seen as recovery efforts continue following Hurricane Maria near the town of Comerio, Puerto Rico, October 7, 2017.
San Sebastian
Workers prevent cars from driving down a road washed out during Hurricane Maria in San Sebastian, Puerto Rico, October 6, 2017.
San Isidro
Kids bike in an area without grid power or running water about two weeks after Hurricane Maria swept through the island on October 5, 2017 in San Isidro, Puerto Rico.
San Isidro
A car pulls into a driveway in an area without grid power or running water about two weeks after Hurricane Maria swept through the island on October 5, 2017 in San Isidro, Puerto Rico.
San Juan
Blacked-out buildings are seen in a tourist zone with lights only showing in buildings that have generators in San Juan, Puerto Rico on October 4, 2017.
On Friday, October 6, the U.S. Energy Department reported that just over 10 percent of customers have had power restored.
San Isidro
A worker repairs power lines about two weeks after Hurricane Maria swept through the island on October 5, 2017 in San Isidro, Puerto Rico.
Utuado
Janette Diaz baths her granddaughter, Valentina Ramos, 2, in spring water since they have no running water in their homes following Hurricane Maria, on October 5, 2017 in Utuado, Puerto Rico.
Utuado
People shower in spring water flowing from a pipe alongside a highway, in Utuado, Puerto Rico, October 6, 2017.
Utuado
Ada Medina takes care of Quintin Jaca, 58, as he lies in a bed in her assisted living facility after Hurricane Maria passed through on October 6, 2017 in Utuado, Puerto Rico. Medina said she still has no electricity or water almost two weeks after the hurricane, as she cares for three patients in her home. She is hoping aid comes soon.
Utuado
Daniel Braithwaite carries boxes of MREs as he helps U.S. Army 1st Special Forces Command soldiers deliver food and water in the wake of the devastation left across the island by Hurricane Maria on October 5, 2017 in Utuado, Puerto Rico.
Utuado
Jose Javier Santana holds a Puerto Rican flag he found on the ground after Hurricane Maria passed through on October 6, 2017 in Utuado, Puerto Rico. Santana said that the flag, in its torn and frayed shape, is how Puerto Rico is now.
Utuado
Members of the U.S. Army 1st Special Forces Command deliver boxes of MREs and water to people that were cut off after the bridge collapsed when Hurricane Maria swept through the island on October 5, 2017 in Utuado, Puerto Rico.
Utuado
A man walks through a road that has been turned into a river caused by heavy rains after Hurricane Maria passed through on October 6, 2017 in Utuado, Puerto Rico.
Utuado
Members of the U.S. Army 1st Special Forces Command help put a hurricane survivor's deck back in its place after it was blown over when Hurricane Maria swept through the island on October 5, 2017 in Utuado, Puerto Rico.
Utuado
People collect spring water in containers from a pipe alongside a highway since they have no running water in their homes after Hurricane Maria passed through on October 6, 2017 in Utuado, Puerto Rico.
Utuado
A medic checks on Kirk Thompson as U.S. Army 1st Special Force Command delivered food and water to him after he had not received any aid in the wake of the devastation left across the island by Hurricane Maria on October 5, 2017 in Utuado, Puerto Rico. The neighborhood was cut off from help for about two weeks, and there is still a need for basic life necessities after the Category 4 hurricane passed through.
Utuado
Daniel Braithwaite prepares to catch a box of MREs as he helps U.S. Army 1st Special Forces Command soldiers deliver food and water to people after Hurricane Maria swept through the island on October 5, 2017 in Utuado, Puerto Rico.
Utuado
Homes near a washed out road in Utuado, Puerto Rico, are seen on Oct. 3, 2017. The U.S. Coast Guard dropped relief supplies to residents who have been stranded after Hurricane Maria and mudslides washed out roads.
Utuado
U.S. Army soldier Natalee Ebanks helps deliver food and water to people after Hurricane Maria swept through the island on October 4, 2017 in Utuado, Puerto Rico.
Morovis
An America flag is seen in San Lorenzo, Morovis, Puerto Rico, October 4, 2017.