Hurricane Maria

How prepared is Puerto Rico for the hurricane season?

How prepared is Puerto Rico for the hurricane season?

Poor post-Maria hazard mitigation and NMEAD structural problems increase the island’s vulnerability to new emergencies

Sector Chichamba in Yauco.

Several segments of Puerto Rican society are more vulnerable to natural disasters than they were four years ago

A growing aging population and poverty among the disabled increase risk

A house affected by Hurricane María en Barrio Obrero.

Hurricane María: The Reconstruction Process has barely begun

Of the 19,558 residences listed for repairs of reconstruction, only 1,651 houses have been completed.

By December 6, of the total $4.2 billion estimated by PREPA, FEMA only allocated $111.5 million to cover costs associated with architectural and engineering design. (GFR Media)

Permanent projects have not started after María

According to a report FAFAA filed in court, only $600 million of the $14.8 billion package went to permanent works

President Donald Trump listens to a question during a meeting in the Oval Office of the White House, Monday, May 13, 2019, in Washington. (AP / Evan Vucci)

Official data contradicts Trump

The aid promised to the island remains close to $ 48 billion, far from what U.S. President claims.

According to the report, most of the structures affected were low-rise housing units. (GFR Media)

Mitigation measures are urgent

Architect Astrid Díaz explains the FEMA Mitigation Assessment Team report

Una estructura destruida por el huracán María. (GFR Media)

Properties damaged by María to be demolished

FEMA will invest $400 million to demolish structures listed as a risk to public safety

Former Revitalization Coordinator, Noel Zamot (GFR Media)

Natural Resources Hearing: Zamot recommends control over contracts

He proposes the appointment of a recovery coordinator to oversee the government

Disaster Relief Funds total $45 billion

That is the conclusion of an analysis by El Nuevo Día of the funds allocated by the Trump administration to address the post-María emergency

President Donald Trump. (EFE)

White House increasingly critical of Puerto Rico

President Trump's Office says there is a long history of mismanagement in the island

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