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FEMA Supports the Restoration of Historic Buildings in San Juan
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Release Number: NR 497
The multi-million obligation includes La Fortaleza, La Casa del Libro and several historic cemeteries
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico Iconic structures such as Santa Catalina s Palace, known as La Fortaleza, La Casa del Libro museum/library and several historic cemeteries in San Juan will be repaired with an obligation of over
$7.4 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
The award aims to bring the facilities to their pre-Hurricane María conditions. Also, funding combines nearly $678,000 for mitigation measures that will increase the structures resiliency in the face of future disasters.
FEMA Allocates Nearly $18.4 Million to Repair the Roberto Clemente Stadium
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Release Number: NR 494
GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved an obligation of approximately
$18.4 million to the Roberto Clemente Walker Stadium. These federal funds are earmarked for permanent repairs to this sports facility managed by the Municipality of Carolina.
Aside from its sociocultural importance, the home of professional baseball s Carolina Giants team plays a very important role in Carolina s economy. The stadium, named in honor of one of the glories of Puerto Rican baseball and built in 2001, has hosted important events such as two Caribbean Series (2003 and 2007), which generated an economic impact of over $2 million. They also hold the Little League Preparatory Tournament (with more than 100 teams) and carry out social work with Mano Amiga Gigante to receive and distribute donations for disasters. In addition, mass vaccinations and now COVID
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Feb. 26, 2021, entitled National Preparedness: A Summary and Select Issues by
Lauren R. Stienstra, section research manager, and
Shawn Reese, emergency management and
homeland security policy analyst:
SUMMARY
The nation has faced challenges in the effort to respond to, and recover from, the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Persistent challenges related to acquisition and delivery of diagnostic tests, production and management of personal protective equipment, and development and distribution of vaccines have introduced new questions about the state of national readiness, for pandemics as well as other emergencies more broadly.
This is not the first time the nation has evaluated its state of preparedness. In the wake of the response to Hurricane Katrina,