Tropical Storm Ernesto slamming Caribbean, main energy issues in Puerto Rico

Tropical Storm Ernesto is predicted to grow to be a hurricane because it barrels throughout the Caribbean towards Bermuda. Tuesday evening, the storm slammed Puerto Rico’s East Coast, bringing heavy rains, flash flooding and sustained winds as much as 70 miles per hour. Juan Saca, president and CEO of Luma Energy, joined CBS News to debate the scenario with electrical energy on the island.

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