Puerto Ricans begin to assess damage as more rains on the way

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - Gregmarys Garcia stood atop the home she shares with her two sons, ages 5 and 3, and five relatives. The house was surrounded by thigh-high water.

The family had stockpiled bottled water and food, packing their freezer with ice. But when Hurricane Maria hit, they lost water and, like the rest of Puerto Rico, power.

Now, in their neighborhood of Las Palmeras in San Juan, whole blocks had been turned into islands. Garcia's block was inundated, including the family's three cars. They relied on a neighbor's battery-powered radio for news.

"The governor said it's total destruction in Puerto Rico, but the worst is in the west and east," she said.

And the worst wasn't over.

At least 4 to 8 inches of additional rain were expected Thursday, with up to 35 inches in isolated spots, according