Gov’t announces start of funding program for mitigation projects
August 11, 2022
PRASA intends to install four power generators for the La Plata Lake dam that will reduce the interruption of drinking water service to 369,000 people.
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Mayagüez airport lands $1.4M from FEMA for repairs
August 10, 2022
The money is earmarked for repair work and improvements to structures of the Mayagüez Airport.
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FEMA OKs its 10,000th Hurricane María recovery project
August 4, 2022
This represents nearly $28 billion in funds.
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FEMA grants $877K for 9 storm shutter projects in Puerto Rico
July 18, 2022
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced it has awarded more than $877,000 for nine storm shutter projects in several towns across Puerto Rico, through its Hazard Mitigation Grants Program (HMGP). The facilities to benefit range from municipal buildings where services are provided to citizens to basketball courts where people can exercise. “By preventing further […]
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Salvation Army ready for hurricane season after trainings
June 27, 2022
The organization trained together with FEMA and Emergency Management to respond effectively to emergencies this season.
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FEMA OKs $257M investment to improve performance of Toa Vaca reservoir
June 20, 2022
Once both phases of the project are completed, the southern part of the island will have a more resilient water system, officials said.
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FEMA allocates $104M for 15 power grid projects in Puerto Rico
June 7, 2022
Several projects are already underway, officials said.
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FEMA allocates $35M to retrofit public schools to resist earthquakes
June 3, 2022
The nitial obligation has been allocated to the Puerto Rico Public Buildings Administration.
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LUMA awards $28M to 4 Puerto Rico-based co.’s to fix, replace streetlights
May 27, 2022
The firms have bene hired to advance work on the FEMA-funded Community Streetlight Initiative.
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Working Capital Advance program launched to move municipal reconstruction projects
May 24, 2022
Government could advance up to $375M in funds through the program.
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FEMA assigns $6.2M to repair UPR Institute of Neurobiology
May 6, 2022
The allocation will support scientific research taking place at the facility located in Old San Juan.
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Crowley does its part to contribute to Puerto Rico’s reconstruction
April 18, 2022
The maritime shipping company has seen an uptick in heavy machinery coming from Florida.
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COR3 disbursed $271M for recovery and reconstruction work in 1Q22
April 12, 2022
This figure represents 75% of the funds disbursed throughout 2021.
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FDIC encourages banks to help borrowers in areas affected by severe weather
April 11, 2022
The action responds to the property damage experienced by consumers in Cataño, Dorado, Toa Baja, Vega Alta, and Vega Baja because of the storms that soaked Puerto Rico Feb. 4-6.
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San Juan gets $21M in FEMA funds to repair diagnostic and treatment centers
April 4, 2022
This is the largest amount of funds obligated for the municipality to date, the agency noted.
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