…especially since many on the island are struggling to recover from hurricanes Irma and Maria, a string of strong earthquakes, a deep economic crisis and the pandemic. “I’m voting for 3 million Puerto Ricans on the island, includin…
…energy, and safety and security as the territory recovers from hurricanes Irma and Maria. The health and medical lifeline was obligated $25 million for projects to include the completion for the Governor Juan F. Luis Hospital temp…
…Thomas, B.O.C. made known Friday. The Swann Annex was destroyed by Hurricanes Irma and Maria in September 2017, the bureau said. “This is a major accomplishment for the Bureau. FEMA’s first offer would have left us only $3 million…
…We love people in the Caribbean.” Still recovering from the twin hurricanes of 2017, Irma and Maria, the territory’s efforts to rebuild and regain footing are now dovetailing with its pandemic management strategies. Mr. Bryan note…
…of natural disasters, which could range from wildfires to hurricanes to tornadoes. “This year, we've seen that preparedness actions save lives," said FEMA Administrator Pete Gaynor. "Hurricanes and wildfires aren't waiting for COV…
…have been asking for more rain — not the kind accompanied by hurricane-force winds that wreaks havoc on communities — but the type that pours for hours, filling cisterns and watering sun-beaten farms. Tropical Storm Laura, which d…
…early this evening until Saturday morning According to the National Hurricane Center's 11:00 a.m. advisory, the center of Tropical Storm Laura was located near latitude 17.0 North, longitude 60.2 West. Laura is moving toward the w…
…effort. WAPA said it enters the peak of the 2020 Atlantic Hurricane Season confronted by the COVID-19 pandemic. “While the pandemic creates additional challenges, WAPA remains committed to providing electrical and water service to…
…races. The plans are ambitious; the track was devastated by Hurricane Maria in 2017. But with $500,000 being provided by the government — monies approved by Governor Albert Bryan through legislation sponsored by Senator Novelle Fr…
…Puerto Rico until at least this afternoon, according to the National Hurricane Center's 5:00 a.m. Thursday forecast. This is the case in part because even as the storm continues to move at 21 miles per hour speeds and is expected …
…was the hub for all the Department of Health’s operations prior to Hurricane Maria. Residents visited the Charles Harwood Medical Center for a wide range of services to include medical and dental facilities, WIC, epidemiology, vit…
…Territory to be impacted by tropical storm tonight, National Hurricane Center says The National Hurricane Center in its 5:00 a.m. forecast said the U.S. Virgin Islands will face tropical-storm force winds beginning tonight as Trop…
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