FEMA details recovery efforts in Puerto Rico post-Hurricane Maria and Fiona
September 18, 2023
Mayors collaborate with FEMA, discuss challenges and progress in reconstruction after the historic storms. #NewsisimyBusiness
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FEMA allocates $24.5M to Dept. of Corrections and Rehabilitation
September 5, 2023
The funds will also benefit training and work programs for inmates. #NewsismyBusiness
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Puerto Rico is short 40,000 workers for post-hurricane reconstruction
August 24, 2023
Island officials discuss challenges and plans to double the workforce. #NewsismyBusiness
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FEMA allocates $61.5M for repairs to Puerto Rico airports
August 23, 2023
The Aguadilla and Isla Grande airports will benefit from federal funds for damages caused by Hurricane Maria and facility enhancements. #NewsismyBusiness
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Build Puerto Rico summit announced for Aug. 29
August 14, 2023
The Central Office for Recovery, Reconstruction and Resiliency will lay out the progress made in reconstruction and future plans at the Puerto Rico Convention Center event. #NewsismyBusiness
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Puerto Rico selects ICF for $24M disaster management contract
August 9, 2023
The contract, which is administered by the Central Office for Recovery, Reconstruction and Resiliency (COR3), was also extended to include hazard mitigation program services. #NewsismyBusiness
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US DOT allocates $30.9M to repair public transport system in Puerto Rico
July 28, 2023
The lion’s share of the allocation will go toward repairs to the Urban Train. #NewsismyBusiness
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Puerto Rico still faces ‘complex obstacles’ 6 years post-María
July 19, 2023
At an event hosted by the Bipartisan Policy Center, the governor highlighted the progress and challenges in the reconstruction efforts nearly six years after the hurricane struck. #NewsismyBusiness
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FEMA awards $3.3M for projects in Barranquitas, Vega Baja
July 14, 2023
The three alternate projects adapt to the needs of those communities. #NewsismyBusiness
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Report: Puerto Rico needs strategy to stop depending on federal emergency funds
July 6, 2023
An Estudios Técnicos report indicates that the island needs to establish a self-sustaining economic development plan to reduce its dependency, despite the funds’ contribution to stability post-Hurricane Maria and during the pandemic. #NewsismyBusiness
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A nearly $11M investment funds reconstruction of Baños de Coamo Hotel
June 13, 2023
Funding for the hurricane-damaged hotel project in Puerto Rico consists of a $3.9 million FEMA allocation, along with a $7 million private investment. #NewsismyBusiness
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Census study: Puerto Rico faces significant challenges in disaster recovery
June 9, 2023
First-ever Community Resilience Estimates found that nearly half of the island’s population has three or more risk factors, more than double the stateside population. #NewsismyBusiness
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$15M in FEMA funds to revamp Puerto Rico baseball parks
June 9, 2023
The federal agency’s allocation includes the restoration of two stadiums that were damaged by Hurricane Maria. #NewsismyBusiness
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Reconstruction begins at Puerto Rico Forensic Sciences Institute
May 30, 2023
The project has received $17.8 million from FEMA to improve resilience, upgrade equipment and repair important infrastructure.
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Puerto Rico gets $80M in mental health service funds
May 23, 2023
FEMA funds will support the Mental Health and Addiction Services Administration in addressing the emotional health impacts of recent disasters. #NewsismyBusiness
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