Jennifer Lopez is calling for her fans to do what they can to help the people of Puerto Rico after the island suffered massive destruction following Hurricane Maria’s landfall.
The singer took to Instagram on Thursday night to deliver a passionate plea for support for the nation’s relief efforts.
“What’s on my mind is what’s going on in Puerto Rico. The devastation is beyond belief,” said Lopez, who is currently in Las Vegas for her residency show. “Me and my cousin still haven’t been able to hear from our families over there.”
“Today, Puerto Rico needs our help. I urge you to support and donate to the efforts of the First Lady of Puerto Rico, Beatriz Areizaga,” she shared. “Together we can help rebuild our island, and the Caribbean.”
Hurricane Maria, which has killed at least 15 people in Puerto Rico and 20 more in several other Caribbean islands, comes on the heels of the immensely powerful Hurricane Irma, which tore through Puerto Rico before causing massive damage in Florida and claimed the lives of at least 84 people in the Caribbean and the U.S.
Before sharing her own video, Lopez reposted a similar plea recorded by her ex-husband and friend Marc Anthony, who also encouraged viewers to donate and support relief efforts.
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Despite the destruction caused by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria, there are still two months remaining in the Atlantic hurricane season, which continues through Nov. 30.
