Regarding your May 16 editorial “Washington’s Disaster Cynicism”: The discussion on Capitol Hill regarding more relief for Puerto Rico in the face of billions in unspent appropriations strongly suggests a need for transition to more robust planning to address changing risks to local infrastructure. Natural disasters such as a storms, wildfires, floods and earthquakes have for years reflexively triggered immediate funding relief efforts. No one can dispute the importance of quick congressional action to provide aid after a...

Source: Wall Street Journal May 27, 2019 18:08 UTC