Hurricane Maria damage in Puerto Rico Destroyed communities are seen in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria in Toa Alta, Puerto Rico, Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

(Bloomberg) – Eight months after Hurricane Maria ravaged Puerto Rico's power grid, causing the largest blackout in U.S. history, more than 98% of the people have their power back.

The remaining 2% may have to wait a while.

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