Engineers fly from U.S. to Dominican Republic more than a month after quake , drive to U.S. . They find 4 power plants off line , power lines down , Few wore basics , like hard hats , safety goggles or gloves , he said . 56-ton transformers off their bases . Before the quake , only 60 % of capital 's residents had electricity ; only 60 % nationwide . With scant safety supplies and tools , team and American restore service to 40 % of customers .
Engineers fly from U.S. to Dominican Republic more than a month after quake , drive to U.S. . They find 4 power plants off line , power lines down , 56-ton transformers off their bases . Before the quake , only 60 % of capital 's residents had electricity ; only 60 % nationwide . With scant safety supplies and tools , team and American restore service to 40 % of customers .