GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico— A $5.6 million injection of funds approved to the Puerto Rico Department of Health by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is aimed at repairing health facilities throughout the island. The improvement plans range from diagnostic and treatment centers to laboratories and public health units in six municipalities.
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GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded nearly $1.5 million to repair the Puerto Rico Conservatory of Music for damages caused by Hurricane María. Beyond being a specialized public university, the Conservatory is a symbol of Puerto Rico’s heritage and musical traditions.
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Applicants have 60 days to appeal
GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico — FEMA encourages residents who registered for disaster assistance and received a recoupment letter to read these official communications carefully and take action immediately.
Recoupment is necessary when the money was used inappropriately, there is duplication of benefits, funds were obtained by fraud or financial aid was provided by error.
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GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico — FEMA assigned nearly $5.7 million to the Puerto Rico Fire Department as part of the recovery efforts on the island as a result of Hurricane María. The funds include projects to replace fire trucks as well as for the repair of facilities that provide response services related to all types of emergencies.
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The guide will assist in the planning phases of pre and post disaster housing
GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico - To address the need for adequate disaster housing planning, FEMA released a Spanish-version of “Planning Consideration: Disaster Housing”. This guide aims to provide guidance to government and private sector officials on housing-specific planning recommendations that may be applied when developing or updating housing plans in the context of a disaster or an emergency.
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FEMA Region VII Visits Puerto Rico JFO And Takes Aerial Tour Of Damage
FEMA Region VII personnel, Region VII Administrator Paul Taylor and FEMA personnel from the Joint Field Office get an aerial view of infrastructure damaged by Hurricane Maria. Blue roofs are visible in the town of Suarez in the municipality of Loiza. Operation Blue Roof is carried out by the U.S Army Corps of Engineers as a temporary repair until the homeowner is able to find a permanent fix. The mission is 89% complete with more than 57,000 blue roofs installed to date. FEMA/K.C. Wilsey
Important Tomato Farm In Santa Isabel Saved From Risk Of Closing
Tiffany Greenidge (Econ RSF Interagency Recovery Coordinator) visits the tomato farm that her efforts helped save. Tiffany Greenidge, Juan Bauzá (EDR/Economic RSF) and the U.S. Corps of Engineers (USACE) worked in conjunction to elevate the Gargiulo Farm case and restore power just in time for harvesting. Over 800 families were impacted and kept their jobs in a local industry that affects the whole Southern Coast in Puerto Rico. FEMA/Andrea Bajandas
Landslide Collapses Road In Barranquitas
FEMA Region VII personnel FEMA personnel from the Joint Field Office and the municipality’s Mayor, Francisco López, tour damage from Hurricane María. Not far from the center of town a landslide has collapsed a section of PR-143 forcing drivers to find detours that can add hours to their journey. FEMA/K.C. Wilsey
Tomato Farm Employees Return To Work After Power Is Restored
Gargiulo Farm employee fills wagon with tomatoes to be taken to the packaging factory. Without power, the factory was unable to proceed with the hygiene process and was at risk of closing down. Thanks to the efforts of Tiffany Greenidge (Econ RSF Interagency Recovery Coordinator), Juan Bauzá (EDR/Economic RSF), and The U.S. Corps of Engineers (USACE), Gargiulo got powered restored before losing the harvest. FEMA/Andrea Bajandas
New Bridge for Utuado's Survivors
Employees work in the last phase of construction of the new bridge in Barrio Chorreras, Utuado. The previous bridge collapsed due to the flooding caused by Hurricane María when the storm hit the island last September.The new bridge will benefit hundreds of survivors by providing them immediate and safe access to the municipality of Utuado and other areas. FEMA/Eduardo Martínez.
Survivor and Volunteer in Castañer
Survivor Alejandro Román, who is working as a volunteer in the reconstruction of survivors' homes in his community Barrio Bartolo Castañer, standing in front of his home. FEMA with VALOR Program supports voluntary organizations with building materials for the reconstruction of survivor’s homes in Castañer. FEMA/Medina Latorre.
Congressional Delegation Visits Puerto Rico to Review Recovery from Hurricane Maria
FEMA Region 2 Administrator greets National Security Advisor upon arrival at the Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in Carolina, Puerto Rico with a U.S. House Congressional delegation headed by Nancy Pelosi (California, District 12) who are visiting Puerto Rico to review the progress of recovery efforts after Hurricane María. In the photo are FEMA External Affairs Officer Lee Crager (second from left) and Federal Coordinating Officer Mike Byrne (right). FEMA partners with the Department of Defense, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, other federal agencies, the state, local communities, counties, municipalities, volunteer organizations active in disaster (VOAD), and tribal entities to provide assistance to disaster survivors and local communities. Photo by Christopher Mardorf / FEMA.
Before and After: SBA Helps Surivors Rebuild Their Homes in Puerto Rico
The top picture shows the state this home office was left after Hurricane María tore through Puerto Rico on September 20, 2017. The lower picture shows the repaired office as it stands today after the owners applied and were approved a loan by the Small Business Administration. FEMA/Eduardo Martinez
Before and After: Rebuilding Homes in Puerto Rico
Before and After photos following Hurricane Maía after it tore through Puerto Rico on September 20, 2017. This house like many others on the island suffered severe damage. The owners applied for a loan from the Small Business Administration. The same month their loan was approved, they began to repair their home and office using stronger materials. FEMA/Eduardo Martínez
Site Visits In Aguada
Voluntary Agency Liaison visits a house repaired by the Voluntary Agencies Stronger Than Maria and Christian Aid Ministries. FEMA through the Voluntary Agencies Leading and Organizing Repairs (VALOR) program, provide voluntary organizations with building materials to rebuild survivor’s homes in Puerto Rico. FEMA/Michael Medina Latorre
