COVID-19 Response
On 29 February 2020, Puerto Rico governor Hon. Wanda Vázquez Garced established a task force to look into how the virus could affect Puerto Rico could mitigate outbreaks. The Executive Order closed all businesses to start addressing the pandemic early on. Modernization of supply chain systems, coordination of actions among diverse responders, access to communication means, fairness in the distribution of aid, and energy resiliency were among the most noticeable challenges. The Puerto Rico RIL continued uninterrupted as the staff telecommuted and responded by coordinating and convening with local actors to enable efficient communication and knowledge sharing.