FEMA OKs $102M in individual assistance claims in Puerto Rico so far
September 30, 2022
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved $102 million in individual assistance claims filed by survivors of Hurricane Fiona in Puerto Rico. Since opening the application window Sept. 21, the agency has received 591,000 individual assistance claims, Gov. Pedro Pierluisi said during a news conference to provide an update of the work that local […]
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Queremos Sol coalition urges gov’t to speed up transition to solar
September 30, 2022
More than 110 MW of distributed solar energy has been installed in the last year.
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Broadway Cares grants $250K for Fiona relief; L’Oreal volunteers
September 30, 2022
Nonprofits continue to step up to help with recovery efforts.
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President Biden to visit Puerto Rico; FAA notice indicates Oct. 3 date
September 29, 2022
Biden announced today that he intends to visit Puerto Rico to get a first-hand take on the damages caused by Hurricane Fiona.
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Mayagüez native Bravo commits $10M to Puerto Rico recovery
September 29, 2022
The relief effort seeks to help more than 3,000 families across Puerto Rico.
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HUD announces disaster assistance for Puerto Rico
September 29, 2022
The federal agency seeks to supplement island wide and local recovery efforts in areas of Puerto Rico affected by Hurricane Fiona.
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Mayors Federation seeks direct allocation of Fiona recovery funds
September 29, 2022
The organization believes that the direct allocation and management of emergency funds will help towns speed up recovery and reconstruction efforts.
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Puerto Rico Treasury Dept. outlines post-hurricane tax relief measures
September 28, 2022
The agency announced deadline changes and other considerations for businesses and individuals.
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Puerto Rico Food Bank assigns $2.3M to food security projects
September 28, 2022
The initiative is part of the entity’s “Helping the helpers” emergency response to Hurricane Fiona.
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Al Sol de Hoy distributes 1,500 boxes of local produce in 3 days
September 28, 2022
The organization received more than 2,500 requests for the Cajitas Nutritivas that were sold for $30.
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Agriculture, DDEC allocate $15M in recovery aid to farmers, businesses
September 27, 2022
The DDEC will assign an additional $3 million to the Emergency Incentive for Small and Medium Enterprises.
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Puerto Rico startup RED Atlas raises $1.2M, buys Finco.co
September 27, 2022
Including the Finco.co team, RED Atlas now has 18 full-time employees.
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Salvation Army distributes food, essentials to Puerto Rico communities
September 27, 2022
The organization has distributed food and essential items to thousands of people who have lost everything.
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Titín Foundation reaching out to diaspora for donations to Puerto Rico
September 26, 2022
The nonprofit offers two ways for people to donate to Hurricane Fiona relief efforts.
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SBA opens 2 Business Recovery Centers in Caguas, Yabucoa
September 26, 2022
The centers will offer assistance to fill out loan applications.
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