Governor Wanda Vázquez anticipated they are considering asking for changes to the rules the federal government wants to impose on the use of CDBG-DR funds

Puerto Rico´s recovery plans must include measures to address the impact of recent natural phenomena, such as the January 7 earthquake, on our precious ecological resources and our historical and artistic heritage.

The Federal Housing Department says they are working on the release of the $16 Billion but imposes new obstacles that will complicate access to reconstruction funds

Mayor Ángel Luis Torres wants to inspect all residences damaged by the earthquakes.

Along with the appointment of a Federal Financial Monitor, the agency will also publish the Federal Register notice outlining how the $8.285 billion for mitigation efforts can be used, including new restrictions

Governor Andrew Cuomo of New York visited three southern municipalities yesterday and promised to offer help after the earthquakes

Senate Democrats call for 100 percent federal funding for emergency-related measures following last week's earthquakes

The earthquake that significantly affected southwestern Puerto Rico shows the need to review health response strategies to ensure that public and private health services continue in case of a major emergency.

According to a written statement, FEMA issued yesterday, the $5 million limit "is not a hard limit"

The Governor signed the request, that requires President Trump´s approval, to help people in the hard-hit southern area