Historic Disasters - Hurricane Irma/Maria Puerto Rico

An elderly man stands in front of his damaged home while a woman is leaning over removing nails from a collapsed wooden wall

FEMA Funds Help Family Rebuild After Hurricane

After receiving funds from FEMA, a son and daughter start work to rebuild their father’s home damaged by Hurricane María. They are starting the process by salvaging what they can until contractors, who are in high demand, can begin building a stronger concrete home. FEMA/K.C. Wilsey

DSA members assisting survivors during the Grand Three King's Celebration celebrated at Humacao Arenas Coliseum.

DSA Assists Survivors During the Grand Three King's Celebration

FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) members assist survivors during the Grand Three King's Celebration celebrated at Humacao Arenas Coliseum. Flyers and informational material was distributed to parents who attended the event while their children enjoyed the traditional festivities. Administration of Mental Health Services And Addiction Prevention (ASSMCA), in collaboration with the Department of State, FEMA, and other agencies took part in the Grand Three Kings Celebration in Aguada, Orocovis, Humacao, Manati, Salinas, and Guaynabo, for the benefit of bringing joy and gifts to children and their families. ASSMCA aims to help mitigate the emotional distress caused by Hurricane Maria by preserving the traditional Puerto Rican Holiday celebration with shows, gifts, exhibit booths, photo areas, supplies, and information booths. Andrea Bajandas/FEMA

The alumni group is called "Almestica y su Boriquembe." They played for returning students at the reopening of San Juan's Escuela Libre de Musica.

Alumni Play at School's Reopening After Hurricane Maria

The alumni group is called "Almestica y su Boriquembe." They played for returning students at the reopening of San Juan's Escuela Libre de Musica. Members include: (L) Jorge Parra, Bass, Wayner Ramon, trumpet, Yibran Aponte, trumpet, Vincent Vazquez, conga, Michael Ortiz, trumpet, Jeren Guzman, timbales, Jomar Almestica, singer, Melody Navedo, singer.

FEMA teams are canvassing neighborhoods to make sure that survivors are aware of the disaster assistance that is available post Hurricane Maria.

FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance team

FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance team member Guillermo Gonzalez assists disaster survivor, Gaspar Gonzalez Diaz apply for assistance at his hurricane-damaged home in Naguabo. FEMA teams are canvassing neighborhoods to make sure that survivors are aware of the disaster assistance that is available post-Hurricane Maria.

FEMA teams are canvassing neighborhoods to make sure that disaster survivors are aware of the disaster assistance that is available post Hurricane Maria.

FEMA personnel Kia Evans-Watson and Aghan Batuk

FEMA personnel Kia Evans-Watson and Aghan Batuk in the field in Naguabo. FEMA teams are canvassing neighborhoods to make sure that disaster survivors are aware of the disaster assistance that is available post Hurricane Maria.

FDRC Jose Baquero talking with mayors

Puerto Rico Mayor's Summit

Governor Pedro Pierluisi in a table talking with FDRC Jose Baquero and mayors

Puerto Rico Mayor's Summit

Figure 67: Federal Medical Station set up at a municipal sports complex in Manatí, Puerto Rico

KPF Federal Medical Station set up at a municipal sports complex in Manatí, Puerto Rico

Figure 67: Federal Medical Station set up at a municipal sports complex in Manatí, Puerto Rico

The community organization, COSSAO, proudly displays their maps. Shown from left to right – (left) the only map the community originally had access to, (middle) the map the community built after initial technical assistance, and (right) the final map the community received at the conclusion of the CPCB workshops.

Puerto Rico Community Mapping Collaboration: Empowering Risk-Informed Resilience in Underserved Communities

The community organization, COSSAO, proudly displays their maps. Shown from left to right – (left) the only map the community originally had access to, (middle) the map the community built after initial technical assistance, and (right) the final map the community received at the conclusion of the CPCB workshops.

FEMA Senior leadership and municipal officials in Puerto Rico

FEMA Senior Leadership and Municipal Officials in Puerto Rico

FEMA Senior leadership, municipal officials and Resident Commissioner of Puerto Rico

FEMA Senior Leadership, Municipal Officials and Resident Commissioner of Puerto Rico

University of Puerto Rico Tower

University of Puerto Rico

Recreational park

Santillana del Mar Recreational Park, Loíza, Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico Police Headquarters sign.

Puerto Rico Police Headquarters Sideview

Police building in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico Police Headquarters

Building on University of Puerto Rico surrounded by Palm Trees

University of Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico Fire Department-Barceloneta Station

Puerto Rico Fire Department-Barceloneta Station

Puerto Rico Conservatory of Music - Main Entrance

Puerto Rico Conservatory of Music - Main Entrance

Puerto Rico Conservatory of Music - Side View

Puerto Rico Conservatory of Music - Side View

Roberto Clemente Coliseum - Puerto Rico

Roberto Clemente Coliseum - Puerto Rico

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