Puerto Rico declares state of emergency ahead of Hurricane Irma - Reuters

"Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Rosselló on Monday declared a state of emergency and activated the National Guard in preparation for the landfall of Irma, a dangerous Category 3 hurricane," Reuters reported.

Key quotes (via Reuters):

• Despite the economic challenges Puerto Rico is facing, the approved budget has $15 million for the emergency fund.
• Irma, which is forecast to strengthen on Tuesday night, is set hit the U.S. territory on Wednesday, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.