The FEMA Public Assistance program provides financial assistance to state and municipal governments and certain types of private nonprofit organizations.
The island’s coffee industry valued at $100 million before the hurricane, suffered a destruction of nearly 20 million coffee plantations, resulting in $18 million in damages.
With an “undeniable economic strength and major expansion projects” underway, as well as as diversification of its business lines, Co-op Manatí credit union will mark its 70th anniversary in October.