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NAPLES, Fla. Its been two weeks since Luis Ortega evacuated Puerto Rico after surviving Hurricane Irma and Maria. About 95 percent of the island remains without power and it’s not expected to be restored until December. WINK News reporter Hannah Vogel explains what’s happening right now through the eyes of someone forced to leave their home. MORE: Fort Myers woman’s social media post leads to donations for Puerto Rico MORE: Fort Myers attorney shares devastating experience in Puerto Rico during Maria Ortega is not alone. More than 175,000 Puerto Ricans are expected to pour into Florida. WINK News reporter John-Carlos Estrada spoke with North Port resident Remy Cruz, whose grandparents now live with her after fleeing. Submit Copyright ©2023 Fort Myers Broadcasting. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed without prior written consent.