Analysis Summary:

The CBS News video, "By The Numbers: Puerto Rico and Maria," appears to present data related to the hurricane's impact. However, without specific claims from the video itself, a complete accuracy assessment is challenging. Based on the provided sources, some general claims about the disaster's impact can be verified, while others remain unconfirmed. There is a moderate bias towards highlighting the severity of the disaster and the struggles faced by Puerto Rico.

Detailed Analysis:

• Claim:** Hurricane Maria caused widespread devastation in Puerto Rico.
  • Verification Source #2: Supports this claim, stating that Hurricane Maria caused widespread devastation.
  • Verification Source #5: Supports this claim, referencing the disaster declaration.
• Claim:** Puerto Rico struggled weeks after Hurricane Maria.
• This claim is generally supported by the context of the provided sources, which discuss the aftermath and recovery efforts.
• Verification Source #3: Indicates that more than half of Puerto Rico was still without drinking water shortly after the hurricane.
• Claim:** The official death toll was significantly lower than estimates from studies.
  • Verification Source #4: States that a household-based survey suggests the number of excess deaths related to Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico is more than 70 times the official estimate.
  • Verification Source #1: Mentions a study estimating a much higher death toll.
• Claim:** A significant portion of Puerto Rico was without drinking water after the hurricane.
  • Verification Source #3: States that 45% of the population had access to drinking water on September 30, 2017, implying that more than half were without.
• Claim:** Population decline occurred after the hurricane.
  • Verification Source #2: Discusses estimating Puerto Rico's population after Hurricane Maria, implying population shifts.

Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:

• Agreement:** Multiple sources (Verification Source #2, Verification Source #5) agree that Hurricane Maria caused widespread devastation in Puerto Rico.
• Agreement:** Verification Source #1 and Verification Source #4 both suggest that the official death toll was significantly lower than the actual number of deaths caused by the hurricane.
• Agreement:** Verification Source #3 supports the claim that a significant portion of Puerto Rico was without drinking water shortly after the hurricane.
• Lack of Coverage:** The provided sources do not offer specific numbers presented in the CBS News video, making a complete verification impossible. The sources focus on broader impacts and estimates.
• Internal Knowledge:** Without specific claims from the video, it's difficult to assess the accuracy of specific numbers. Internal knowledge suggests that the recovery process in Puerto Rico was prolonged and challenging, aligning with the general sentiment conveyed by the sources.