Puerto Rico

Wed October 18, 2017

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Awards Contract for Puerto Rico Power Restoration

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), in coordination with the Huntsville Engineering and Support Center, has awarded a contract toward the repair of the power grid in Puerto Rico. The contract for $240 million has been awarded to Fluor Corporation, headquartered in Irving, Texas....

Tue October 17, 2017

Habitat for Humanity to Support Hurricane-Affected Families in Long-Term Housing Recovery

Habitat for Humanity is commencing the long-term phase of its Habitat Hammers Back hurricane recovery initiative, pledging to help more than 6,000 families across regions impacted by hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria....

Thu October 05, 2017

Army Corps of Engineers Work With Officials to Stabilize Puerto Rico Dam

At the direction of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and in support of the Government of Puerto Rico, the U.S Army Corps of Engineers, the Department of Defense, and the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA) took the first steps Sunday toward slowing the erosion of the Guajataca Dam's damaged spillway....

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....