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The project has received $17.8 million from FEMA to improve resilience, upgrade equipment and repair important infrastructure.
The information provided will be reviewed by an investigative specialist to determine the course of action to take.
An additional $31.7 million has been advanced to continue restoring Puerto Rico’s electric system.
Agency will purchase and install generators at police stations and government facilities.
The funding application deadline is Oct. 21.
The funding responds to PREPA's inclusion in FEMA's Working Capital Advance pilot program.
This represents nearly $28 billion in funds.
Once both phases of the project are completed, the southern part of the island will have a more resilient water system, officials said.
Government could advance up to $375M in funds through the program.
This figure represents 75% of the funds disbursed throughout 2021.
With this initiative, construction industry workers and contractors will be able to see the processes and be able to compete.
The trainings which will be extended to other organizations throughout the island, prepare personnel on the processes required to move reconstruction projects forward.
The Carolina Downtown project would mitigate areas around the town’s government center and surrounding areas.
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