Repairs to several libraries in the municipalities of Barceloneta, San Lorenzo and San Juan were recently completed with an allocation of over $652,000 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The projects are aimed at supporting the educational activities of these facilities, which serve over hundreds of visitors each month.
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Over 45,000 residents of Fajardo, Vieques and Maricao will benefit from the repairs that will take place at their municipal offices for emergency management (OMME, for its Spanish acronym), thanks to an obligation of over $1 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
FEMA posted a public notice on its website describing its intent to reimburse eligible applicants, such as municipal and state governments, and certain non-profit organizations, for eligible costs to repair and/or replace facilities damaged by Severe Storms and Flooding event that occurred from April 29, through May 10, 2024.
The Emergency Declaration approved by President Biden on August 14, authorized FEMA to provide Disaster Federal Assistance (DFA), to assist the Government of Puerto Rico only for life saving and life sustaining federal resources such as search and rescue teams and temporary generators, if needed.
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – In the aftermath Tropical Storm Ernesto, FEMA and the Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Management Agency remind Virgin Islands residents and visitors to stay safe, follow the advice of local officials, and be prepared for possible power outages. As always, community members should keep emergency supplies like flashlights and nonperishable food nearby. Take inventory of the items you need that rely on electricity and plan for alternative power sources like batteries, a portable power charger or power bank.
In the aftermath of Tropical Storm Ernesto, Government of Puerto Rico officials, along with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and other partners continue to visit affected areas to determine the next phase of response to this event, as Puerto Rico faces the effects of the event.
Yesterday, President Joseph R. Biden approved an emergency declaration for Puerto Rico. This action authorizes FEMA to provide assistance to save lives and protect property, public health and safety.
FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance is available to the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico to supplement response efforts due to emergency conditions resulting from Tropical Storm Ernesto beginning Aug. 13, 2024, and continuing.
As Tropical Storm Ernesto heads toward Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, FEMA is encouraging people and travelers in the storm’s path to complete final preparations and be prepared for extended power outages.
In anticipation of Tropical Storm Ernesto headed towards Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, FEMA is encouraging people and travelers in the storm’s path to take steps to prepare today.