At Mennonite General Hospital in Cayey, a key project involves acquiring a combined heat and power system for backup electricity and constructing a water treatment and storage facility. (Credit: Eliezer Hernández/FEMA)
“Retaining the existing population and attracting people to return is crucial to strengthening the economy and the manufacturing industry, which accounts for about 46% of the country’s income. This effort requires a multisectoral approach that encompasses both social and economic factors.”
— Ramón Vega-Alejandro, executive director, Puerto Rico Manufacturing Extension (PRiMEX)