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How to get a refund for trips disrupted by hurricane season

Puerto Rico has been devastated by Hurricane Maria, and officials say power could be out for months. Here's what that means for travelers.

Puerto Rico is still reeling from the devastation brought by Hurricane Maria.

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slammed into Puerto Rico at 6:15 a.m. on Wednesday as thethird-strongest hurricaneto ever hit the US, and it caused widespread destruction.

Governor Ricardo Rosselló told CNN that the island could be without power for four to six months due to damage from the storm.

So what can you do if you had booked a trip to Puerto Rico in the near future? If you don't have trip insurance, there isn't much you can do.

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If you do have insurance, the trip could qualify under the "unforeseen circumstances" part of the policy, according to

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