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Additional FEMA Funding for PRASA’s Essential Infrastructure

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) allocated nearly $22.6 million to the Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority (PRASA) for two projects that will restore the island’s water infrastructure from damage following Hurricane María.
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Over $6.4 Million from FEMA for Projects in Vieques and Culebra

Four projects in the island municipalities of Vieques and Culebra are in design or construction thanks to an allocation of over $6.4 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). In Vieques, the funds will be used to repair the Antonio Rivera Rodríguez Airport and the Luis González Camareno Municipal Coliseum, while in Culebra they will be used for the Government Center and the Multi-Use Center.
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FEMA Achieves 11,000 Projects Obligated for Puerto Rico

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) set a significant milestone in Puerto Rico’s recovery, with the obligation of over 11,000 projects to address damage from Hurricane María.
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FEMA Approves Funds for Tourism Lodgings in Puerto Rico

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) allocated over $4.3 million for repairs to recreational and tourism projects, including the Punta Maracayo Camping area in Hatillo and the Villas de Añasco resort.
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FEMA Publishes Nature-Based Solutions Job Aids for Puerto Rico

One of the key components in the comprehensive recovery of any area affected by a disaster is hazard mitigation; that is, what changes need to happen to reduce or eliminate the risks for people and property if they face a similar disaster in the future. Based on this, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) published three Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) job aids about shoreline and dune stabilization and restoration, bank stabilization, and stormwater management.
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PDFs, Graphics & Multimedia

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Los Martínez Road - Naranjito
Los Martínez Road - Naranjito

View of the linear promenade. On the right side Flamboyan trees and on the left side a two lane road
Paseo Lineal JA Corretjer-Ciales

Sign with black lettered words saying Paseo Lineal Juan Antonio Corretjer. The sign includes abstract pictures of the Puertorrican flag, cuatro and dominoes.
Paseo Lineal JA Corretjer-Ciales

A large hospital building.
Hospital El Maestro

View of the entrance of one story building painted grey with big blue sign on front that says El Maestro Hospital.

Inside view of laboratory with green stands full of equipment.
PRDA Veterinary and Agrological Laboratory-inside

Inside view of laboratory with green stands full of equipment.

Front view of grey and white building with glass doors and windows.
PRDA Veterinary and Agrological Laboratory

Front view of grey and white building with glass doors and windows.

Aereal view of recreational area of Los Tubos beach shore.
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Aereal view of recreational area of Los Tubos beach shore.

Aereal view of Crash Boat beach shore.
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Aereal view of Crash Boat beach shore.

View of beach shore with blue and yellow umbrellas and palm trees.
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View of beach shore with blue and yellow umbrellas and palm trees.

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Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for Programmatic EA for School Infrastructure Recovery and Resiliency, signed 05/08/2023

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