President Donald Trump on Thursday freed up emergency aid for Puerto Rico's recovery from an earthquake that caused widespread disruption and damage on the island. Trump's declaration of a major disaster in Puerto Rico makes federal funding available for repairs, temporary housing and low-cost loans "to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster," the White House said. The earthquake this month killed one person and wreaked havoc on infrastructure still damaged from huge Hurricane Maria in 2017. Thousands of people are still camping outside for fear that aftershocks will bring down buildings. sms/dw