I wonder why Puerto Rico would directly ask Newsom for help. Partners in crime? Ulterior motive?

"A series of strong earthquakes that have rocked Puerto Rico prompted Gov. Gavin Newsom to announce Saturday the deployment of disaster aid to assist on rebuilding the unincorporated island territory.

The 31 disaster specialists will leave Sunday for Puerto Rico and deploy for 16 days, according to a statement from the governor’s office, and will be led by the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services, known as Cal OES. The mission will include emergency and debris management, engineering and safety assessment, planning, and crisis counseling. Members from California Department of Social Services, CalRecycle, Caltrans, and the Division of the State Architect within the Department of General Service will be among those visiting the island.

Puerto Rico’s government made the request directly to Newsom’s Office after several earthquakes damaged the southwest coast of Puerto Rico over the past week, leaving more than 4,000 people in shelters. Nearly one million people are without power and many without water."

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