Op-Ed: How FEMA can help you
October 17, 2017
Assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is available to help individuals and families affected by Hurricanes Irma and María take care of necessary expenses and serious needs that are not covered by insurance or other forms of assistance.
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EDB grants $230K in credit lines to local companies
October 17, 2017
The Economic Development Bank for Puerto Rico has granted $230,000 in credit lines to local companies M&B Steel and Vernet, which will allow them to continue operating and grow in the midst of the crisis brought on by Hurricane María, agency President Luis Burdiel-Agudo said.
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Tabuchi Electric America donates solar products
October 17, 2017
Tabuchi America, a residential hybrid solar-plus-storage manufacturer, announced the company is donating their Eco Intelligent Battery System (EIBS) to various organizations in Puerto Rico and other Caribbean islands impacted by the hurricanes Irma, José and María.
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USACE awards $240M contract for power restoration
October 16, 2017
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), in coordination with the Huntsville Engineering and Support Center, has awarded a $240 million contract to Texas-based Fluor Corporation for the repair of the power grid in Puerto Rico, the agency announced.
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FEMA grants open to PR faith-based, community, NGOs
October 16, 2017
Faith-based organizations, in addition to other community, volunteer, and non-profit organizations in areas eligible for the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Public Assistance program may apply for grants to help "return to helping others," the agency announced.
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National voluntarily dismisses complaint vs. PREPA
October 16, 2017
National Public Finance Guarantee Corporation announced that it and other creditors have voluntarily dismissed without prejudice the adversary complaint filed on Aug. 7, 2017 which sought to compel the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority to deposit revenues with the bond trustee as required by the terms of the PREPA Trust Agreement, PROMESA and the U.S. Constitution.
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Baxter resumes limited manufacturing production in PR
October 13, 2017
Baxter International Inc. said Thursday while it is anticipating a reduction in revenue for fourth quarter 2017 as a result of Hurricane María, it expects to “mitigate the related earnings impact through positive performance in other areas of the business.”
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María doesn’t ‘significantly impact’ Avara’s Arecibo plant
October 13, 2017
Avara’s Arecibo plant did not sustain significant impact to its critical manufacturing areas, and the company is expected to continue delivering to customers, the company’s CEO, Tim Tyson said Thursday.
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NY’s Northwell Health medical team deploys to PR
October 13, 2017
In response to New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's request to provide medical support to residents of Puerto Rico following the devastation of Hurricane María, Northwell Health deployed 27 employees Thursday to assist in the medical mission.
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Private equity firms launch relief fund with $10M goal
October 12, 2017
Private Equity for Puerto Rico, formed by a group of leading private equity firms, including Clearlake Capital Group, Valor Equity Partners, StepStone Group, Palladium Equity Partners, LLC and MoonSail Capital, LLC, announced an effort to raise significant funds from the private equity and financial communities to aid victims of Hurricane María in Puerto Rico.
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PR Funders Network launch FORWARD PR Fund
October 12, 2017
The Puerto Rico Funders Network has launches the FORWARD Puerto Rico Fund to support nonprofit organizations that are providing direct service to communities affected by the devastating hurricanes Irma and María, organizers confirmed Wednesday.
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Op-Ed: Wake up, open your eyes, count your blessings
October 12, 2017
Today when I opened my eyes I felt blessed. Blessed for the opportunity of waking up and being with my family and being here alive.
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Puerto del Rey open for business after Hurricane María
October 12, 2017
Less than one week after Hurricane María hit and completely devastated Puerto Rico, Puerto del Rey Marina in Fajardo opened for business, and is able to provide all regular services to its clients, company executives said.
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Hill-Rom completes repairs to its Las Piedras plant
October 12, 2017
Hill-Rom Holdings Inc. provided an update on its Aspen Surgical facility in Las Piedras, where it manufactures Bard-Parker surgical scalpels and blades.
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Crunch Fitness launches ‘Crunch Cares’ to support PR
October 12, 2017
As part of Puerto Rico's support and recovery efforts following Hurricane María, Crunch Fitness is kicking off its new “Crunch Cares” program, which will feature franchise clubs in the United States and Puerto Rico.
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