The initiative is part of the Río Grande de Manatí Flood Risk Management Project in Ciales, which has an estimated cost of $29.8 million. #NewsismyBusiness
Aguada and Aguadilla residents urged to provide feedback on the flood risk management project’s design. #NewsismyBusiness
The work is expected to benefit more than 1.4 million residents across 25 towns on the island facing flood risks.
The Carolina Downtown project would mitigate areas around the town’s government center and surrounding areas.
The Puerto Rico Planning Board is requesting public comment on FEMA’s updated flood maps, which reflect new information and lessons learned from the widespread damage caused by Hurricane María.
The Puerto Rico Planning Board revealed that, according to estimates made in coordination with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, some 200,000 homes are located in flood-prone areas, as per flood maps for insurance rates.
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