FEMA: Rattled But Not Broken – Working Together to Help Puerto Rico Recover
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Under the major disaster declaration, the 25 municipalities in southwest
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During the initial response efforts, leaders in different communities such as the municipality of Yauco provided water, ice and clothing for up to 500 survivors daily. Other voluntary agencies visited homes in the earthquake region to check on the residents' well-being while nonprofit organizations donated thousands of lunches and dinners. Tents installed in parks served as temporary classrooms to re-establish the education of the children while the schools are rebuilt.
To holistically address residents' emotional and spiritual wellness, numerous municipal leaders, faith-based partners and voluntary organizations pitched in to help individuals and communities in their recovery. These organizations also provided food, temporary shelter, crisis counseling and free legal information.
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The municipalities of Adjuntas, Guanica, Guayanilla, Jayuya,
Not to be forgotten, as survivors begin to repair their homes, preparing homes and businesses for the disasters to come is key in recovery. The
To support those rebuilding efforts,
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* Rental assistance was provided to 5,275 residents in the amount of
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