INTRODUCTION TO THE RESEARCH CONTEXT The Caribbean region is already experiencing the effects of climate change, and this is only expected to worsen. The link between climate change and disaster risk...
A new program is focused on increasing post-disaster emotional resilience for the island’s residents. By Ana Umpierre April 15, 2021 5:10 am Even before Hurricanes Irma and María slammed into Puerto...
Release Date: April 7, 2021 Release Number: NR 494 GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico --- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved an obligation of approximately $18.4 million to the Roberto...
Release Date: March 24, 2021 Release Number: NR 493 GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico— The José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum and Bahía Urbana, two of the most important venues dedicated to promoting the arts and...
Key messages • The increasingly severe impacts of cyclones, floods and drought in the Eastern Caribbean necessitates a rethink in the way OECS member states prepare for disasters and build...
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY During the period September 6-19, 2017, the Small Island Developing States (SIDS) of the northern and eastern Caribbean were battered by two powerful Category 5 Hurricanes - Irma...
Release Date: March 4, 2021 Release Number: NR 490 Coamo and Ponce are among the municipalities with completed projects GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico — The improvements to thousands of road and bridge...
Direct Relief and AbbVie provided a grant to equip the Cataño fire station with renewable energy, so firefighters can respond effectively to future disasters. Firefighters are committed to saving...
Release Date: February 18, 2021 Release Number: NR 488 GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico – The recent award of $1.3 million by FEMA to the Puerto Rico Police seeks to address damages caused by Hurricane María to...
Release Date: February 3, 2021 Release Number: NR 486 GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved nearly $550,000 for nonprofits that offer services for women...