The organization trained together with FEMA and Emergency Management to respond effectively to emergencies this season.
Once both phases of the project are completed, the southern part of the island will have a more resilient water system, officials said.
Several projects are already underway, officials said.
The nitial obligation has been allocated to the Puerto Rico Public Buildings Administration.
The firms have bene hired to advance work on the FEMA-funded Community Streetlight Initiative.
Government could advance up to $375M in funds through the program.
The allocation will support scientific research taking place at the facility located in Old San Juan.
The maritime shipping company has seen an uptick in heavy machinery coming from Florida.
This figure represents 75% of the funds disbursed throughout 2021.
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.
This is the largest amount of funds obligated for the municipality to date, the agency noted.
FEMA's allocations are earmarked for repairing and reinforcing these wells and their systems.
About $10.7 million of the allocation will be distributed in 18 permanent work projects.
The Carolina Downtown project would mitigate areas around the town’s government center and surrounding areas.
These funds are in addition to another $75.6 million obligated to the DNER.
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