The port in San Juan reopened on Saturday, allowing 11 ships to bring in 1.6 million gallons of water, 23,000 cots, dozens of large generators and food.

Dozens of shipments are expected in the coming days, reported the Guardian

FEMA officials said that 1,360 of the island's cellphone towers were down, and 85% of above-ground and underground phone and internet cables were knocked out.

Ten commercial roundtrip flights operated this weekend: six by American  (five from Miami and one from Philadelphia), one by Delta from Atlanta, two by JetBlue from New York, and one by Spirit from Orlando.

Flights from other countries are expected to resume Monday.

The airport is operating for flights between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Long lines at the airport were reported as people tried to get on flights to the U.S. mainland. With virtually no cell service available, people just showed up at the airport, hoping to get a seat.

While assessments of all hotels are still in progress, here is what is known at this point:

The following hotels are not taking reservations until further notice: Condado Plaza Hilton, El San Juan, Embassy Suites Dorado del Mar Beach Resort, Ritz-Carlton Reserve Dorado Beach, Ritz-Carlton San Juan and W Retreat in Vieques.

The St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort is currently closed.

The following Hilton hotels are not taking new reservations until Sept. 30: Hilton Ponce Golf & Casino, El Conquistador, Las Casitas at El Conquistador, Caribe Hilton, Hilton Condado Lagoon Villa, Embassy Suites Isla Verde, Hampton Inn Isla Verde and Doubletree Hotel San Juan.

Hyatt Place and Hyatt House in San Juan are not accepting reservations prior to Oct. 15.

The Hyatt Hacienda del Mar is not taking reservations prior to Oct. 22.

The Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Puerto Rico is assessing damage and is closed until further notice.

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