Hurricane Maria

Tue October 03, 2017

FEMA, Federal Partners Unite to Support Commonwealth Stabilization Efforts in Puerto Rico

As Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Brock Long visits Puerto Rico for the third time since Hurricanes Irma and Maria devastated the islands, focus remains on making roads accessible, and providing emergency power for the purposes of life sustaining activities....

Fri September 29, 2017

DOT Awards $40 Million to Puerto Rico for Emergency Road, Bridge Repairs

The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today announced the immediate availability of $40 million in “quick release” Emergency Relief (ER) funds to help restore essential service on roads and bridges damaged by Hurricane Maria throughout Puerto Rico....

Emily Buenzle - Wed September 27, 2017

Post Maria, Damaged Dam Could Mean More Devastation for Puerto Ricans

Since it appeared Sept 22, the crack in Puerto Rico's Guajataca Dam has prompted a mass evacuation of up to 70,000 in the northwest region of the island. The crack appeared after Hurricane Maria dumped more than 15 in....

Danica Coto - Associated Press - Mon September 25, 2017

And Hurricane Maria Follows…

SAN JUAN (AP), Puerto Rico Rescuers fanned out to reach stunned victims Sept. 21 after Hurricane Maria ravaged Puerto Rico, knocking out electricity to the entire island and triggering landslides and floods....