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Item Open Access Oral history interview with Padial, October 5, 2024(Oral History Lab @UPRM)In this interview, Sergio Padial speaks with his grandfather, Padial, who shares his life story, shaped by a childhood spent between Puerto Rico and the United States, along with his experience working with FEMA during Hurricane Georges.Item Open Access Oral history interview with anonymous person, September 12, 2024(Oral History Lab @UPRM)After returning from a cruise vacation with her daughters, the interviewee, who prefers to be identified as “Anonymous,” recounts her experience disembarking in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria hit the island. She describes the ordeal of reaching her home in Isabela with her family and shares how she gradually resumed her daily routine after such a devastating event.Item Open Access Oral history interview with Saint Colón Matos, October 3, 2024(Oral History Lab @UPRM)In this interview, Juan Martínez speaks with Saint Colón Matos, a prepper who shares his experiences in rescue and volunteer work in communities in need after Hurricane Maria. He recounts how he and his team overcame the challenges that emerged in the aftermath of the hurricane on the island.Item Open Access Oral history interview with Luis Roberto Duarte Feliciano, October 5, 2024(Oral History Lab @UPRM)Luis Eduardo Feliciano, a 61-year-old resident of Barceloneta, Puerto Rico, reflects on his life, upbringing, and professional career. He grew up in the modest coastal community of Vega Baja, where he learned the values of hard work, service, and community support from his parents. The interview explores his experiences during Hurricane Maria, a pivotal period in his life in which he played a crucial role by providing aid and resources. Feliciano, who has worked in the specialty gases industry for over 25 years, specifically supplying medical oxygen to hospitals and ambulances, leveraged his skills and connections to support his community during the crisis. He helped clear debris, distribute fuel, and ensure access to essential medical supplies, demonstrating a commitment to public service without formal support. The interview also highlights how his faith and involvement in his local church influenced his sense of responsibility and empathy toward others, an approach he continues to practice through charity work and community engagement.Item Open Access Oral history interview with Brenda Torres, October 8, 2024(Oral History Lab @UPRM)In this interview, Juriel speaks with his high school Spanish teacher, Brenda Torres. They discuss the challenges Puerto Rican schools faced during the 2020 earthquakes and the COVID-19 pandemic. From both the educator’s and the student’s perspectives, they reflect on the difficulties posed by remote learning in the context of these events.
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