FEMA: Hurricane Fiona recovery process fueled by $563M in funding
February 1, 2024
In December, FEMA approved 174 obligations. #NewsismyBusiness
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FEMA approves construction funds for 17 Early Warning systems
January 26, 2024
FEMA approved more than $41.3 million for the construction phase of the Early Warning System for 17 dams in 12 Puerto Rico municipalities. #NewsismyBusiness
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FEMA extends deadline for Puerto Rico earthquake recovery projects
January 22, 2024
The newly approved completion date for the permanent work is July 16, 2025. #NewsIsMyBusiness
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$331K in FEMA funds repair Puerto Rico community aqueducts
January 12, 2024
The federal funds were allocated for repairs and recovery from Hurricane María damage. #NewsIsMyBusiness
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FEMA has approved $3.5M for Hogar CREA repairs islandwide
January 8, 2024
This includes funds for the rehabilitation centers in Juncos, Coamo, Fajardo and Trujillo Alto. #NewsismyBusiness
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Fed report: Irma and Maria had modest, short-term impact on local banks’ performance
December 28, 2023
The Fed compared banks based in Puerto Rico with a control group of U.S. banks on the mainland to better understand how extreme weather disasters affect bank stability and their ability to lend. #NewsismyBusiness
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Coalition blasts local, federal gov’t agencies for lag in disbursements
December 22, 2023
During the news conference, the Coalition stated that as the clock ticks and resources are not used, the money FEMA and other federal agencies obligated is at risk. #NewsismyBusiness
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FEMA offers workshop to counteract effects of climate change
December 22, 2023
The federal agency offered management and planning strategies to address landslides and coastal erosion in vulnerable regions. #NewsismyBusiness
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Puerto Rico’s reconstruction advanced in ’23 with $2B in disbursements
December 20, 2023
COR3 reported progress and investment in disaster recovery efforts across the island. #NewsismyBusiness
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LUMA outlines infrastructure improvements for 2024
December 13, 2023
The utility gave a year-end review of its efforts to modernize Puerto Rico’s electric power system. #NewsismyBusiness
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FEMA OKs $786M project to replace 1.5M PREPA meters
December 11, 2023
The equipment will feature Advanced Metering Infrastructure. #NewsismyBusiness
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FEMA grants $40M to PRASA for infrastructure repairs
November 28, 2023
The funds are to improve water management and services after Hurricane Maria’s impact. #NewsismyBusiness
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FEMA provides $43.5M for storm-damaged health center in Vieques, Puerto Rico
November 16, 2023
The reconstruction of the Susana Centeno Center has begun after 2017’s Hurricane Maria. #NewsismyBusiness
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Renovation of San Juan’s Barbosa Park begins with $10.6M investment
November 7, 2023
The two-phase project is aimed at making San Juan the “Capital of Sports,” Mayor Miguel Romero-Lugo said. #NewsismyBusiness
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FEMA grants $173K for Condado Lagoon flood mitigation project
November 6, 2023
The funding is for the first phase of planning and infrastructure work in San Juan’s Condado area. @NewsisimyBusiness
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