News and Media: Disaster 4339

GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico – FEMA and the Central Office for Recovery, Reconstruction and Resilience, or COR3, have obligated an additional $11.4 million in funds for 97 projects related to the recovery and reconstruction of Puerto Rico due to Hurricane María. These funds were obligated between March 27 and April 2.

GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico – During times of natural disasters or situations like the one the island and the rest of the world are currently facing, there are people who may try to take advantage for their own personal gain. FEMA encourages residents to be alert for any fraudulent activity or scams during this time.

The historic figure includes 279 projects for municipalities

GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico – As FEMA and the Central Office of Recovery, Reconstruction and Resilience, or COR3, continue recovery efforts within the safety guidelines implemented on the island, an unprecedented 346 projects were approved during March. These projects represent $123.9 million in funds for recovery work related to Hurricane María.  

Between March 20 and March 26, the agency obligated an additional $62.8 million in funds for 67 projects.

The obligations include funds for the Ponce Port

GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico – FEMA and the Central Office for Recovery, Reconstruction and Resilience, or COR3, have obligated an additional $37.8 million in funds for 116 projects related to the recovery and reconstruction of Puerto Rico. These funds were obligated between Feb. 28 and March 6.

FEMA and COR3 continue to work together to develop strategies that advance recovery projects. To date, over $6.4 billion has been approved for Puerto Rico under FEMA's Public Assistance program.

GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico – To date, FEMA has obligated over $67 million to repair and rebuild parks and other recreational facilities on the island that were damaged by Hurricane María. Representing 161 projects, these funds will help restore the sense of community that is an integral part to the recovery of so many on the island.