GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico –FEMA has prepared six Recovery Advisories in English and Spanish to describe mitigation measures that can be taken to minimize building damage.
A Mitigation Assessment Team deployed to Puerto Rico in response to Hurricane Maria to evaluate the performance of buildings and infrastructure. Recovery Advisories are based on these field observations.
The Recovery Advisories are available online at www.fema.gov/media-library/assets/documents/158123.
The guidance is intended for homeowners, designers, building owners and officials, architects, engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders.
Topics covered in the recovery advisories for Puerto Rico include:
- Repairing and replacing roof coverings over wood-framed homes.
- Protecting windows and building openings.
- Minimizing flood damage to homes.
- Constructing safe rooms and storm shelters.
For more information on Puerto Rico’s recovery visit fema.gov/disaster/4339.
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Disaster recovery assistance is available without regard to race, color, religion, nationality, sex, age, disability, English proficiency or economic status. If you or someone you know has been discriminated against, call FEMA toll-free at 800-621-FEMA (3362) 711/VRS - Video Relay Service). Multilingual operators are available. (Press 2 for Spanish). TTY call 800-462-7585.
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