News, Media & Events: Puerto Rico

Events



May 9, 2023 - Jun 8, 2023
Important Date
FEMA Seeks Public Feedback on Public Health Resource Typing Documents
FEMA’s National Integration Center is seeking public feedback on nine Public Health resource typing definitions. This 30-day national engagement period will conclude at 5 p.m. ET on June 8, 2023.


May 9, 2023 - Jun 23, 2023
Important Date
FEMA Seeks Public Feedback on Engaging Faith-Based and Community Organizations: Planning Considerations for Emergency Managers
FEMA and the DHS Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships are updating “Engaging Faith-Based and Community Organizations: Planning Considerations for Emergency Managers.”
RECURRING


May 10, 2023 EST - May 8, 2024 11:30 p.m. EST
Virtual, Recurring
FEMA Overview & Federal Resume Workshop - First Wednesday
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Considering a career with FEMA? Join us to learn more about the agency, job opportunities within FEMA, the application process, and gather best practices for writing resumes and interviewing.

Preparedness Tips

A few inches of water in a 1,000-square foot home could cost more than $10,000 in repairs and replacement of personal possessions. Homeowner’s insurance doesn’t cover most floods. Learn more about flood insurance.

Press Releases and Fact Sheets

FEMA Funds Will Guarantee Power Generators to Serve Communities

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) allocated over $1 million in mitigation measures for generator projects that will help address future disasters in several facilities at Bayamón and Guaynabo. These funds under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) will provide essential services to communities during power outages or future natural disasters. To date, the agency has awarded nearly $415.3 million under HMGP for the installation of generators in multiple projects.
illustration of page of paper Press Release | June 1, 2023

Get Ready NOW: Hurricane Season Starts Tomorrow

With hurricane season upon us, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) encourages residents in Puerto Rico to get their families and property ready now. Taking early preparedness steps enhances the response and recovery processes from these severe weather events.
illustration of page of paper Press Release | May 31, 2023

Over $8.1 Million Obligated to Repair Roads Damaged by Fiona

Over $8.1 million were obligated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to repair roads and bridges damaged by Fiona in Humacao, Jayuya, Las Piedras, Mayagüez, Patillas and Yauco. Among the permanent projects are the Los Pilones Road in Mayagüez and Puente Gladys, in Barrio Guardarraya, Patillas that have completed their construction.
illustration of page of paper Press Release | May 30, 2023
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