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.
The Puerto Rico Planning Board released economic projections for fiscal years 2017 and 2018, which reflect drops in the Gross Domestic Product of 1.7 percent and 1.5 percent, respectively.