PUERTO RICO, Fla. — FEMA has approved more than $100 million in disaster recovery and hazard mitigation funding for projects across Puerto Rico, according to a recent announcement.
The funding includes $65 million through FEMA’s Public Assistance program, which helps state and local governments repair infrastructure and recover from natural disasters. Projects receiving funding include repairs to government buildings, roads and other public facilities damaged by hurricanes.
Among the largest awards are $20.5 million to repair the Puerto Rico Department of Labor headquarters following Hurricane Maria, $10.6 million for repairs at a sports complex in Caguas, and $4.4 million for road repairs in Cayey following Hurricane Fiona.
FEMA also approved more than $13 million through its Hazard Mitigation Grant Program to help communities reduce future disaster risks.
Projects include $5 million for backup power generators at Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport, $4 million for emergency generator upgrades at a water treatment facility in Toa Alta, and $3.1 million for flood reduction improvements in Yabucoa.
An additional $1.3 million was approved through FEMA’s Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program to support stream stabilization and flood mitigation efforts in San Juan.
Federal officials said the investments are intended to help Puerto Rico rebuild from past disasters while strengthening infrastructure against future hurricanes, floods and severe weather events.
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