President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for the Government of Puerto Rico
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for the Government of Puerto Rico WASHINGTON – FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the government of Puerto Rico to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by Tropical Storm Ernesto from August 13-16, 2024. Public Assistance federal funding is available to the state and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by Tropical Storm Ernesto in Aguas Buenas, Aibonito, Añasco, Barranquitas, Canóvanas, Ceiba, Coamo, Comerío, Corozal, Hormigueros, Jayuya, Las Marías, Loíza
Ley Bipartidista de Infraestructura ayuda a científicos a cartografiar la geología de Puerto Rico
Los datos resultantes serán utilizados por científicos del USGS, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez de la Universidad de Puerto Rico y otros grupos para informar mejor el conocimiento de los peligros geológicos, como terremotos y deslizamientos de tierra, y evaluar los recursos naturales, así como otras aplicaciones. Estas inversiones ayudarán a mejorar varios aspectos de la economía puertorriqueña y la resiliencia a los peligros naturales y los problemas de manejo de recursos, como el riesgo de terremotos dañinos. Puerto Rico fue el sitio de un terremoto de magnitud 6.4 en 2020 que causó daños extensos, incluida la importante planta de energía
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law helps scientists map geology of Puerto Rico
The resulting data will be used by scientists at the USGS, the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez, and other groups to better inform knowledge of geologic hazards, such as earthquakes and landslides, and evaluate natural resources as well as other applications. These investments will help improve various aspects of the Puerto Rican economy and resiliency to natural hazards and resource management issues, such as the risk for damaging earthquakes. Puerto Rico was the site of a magnitude 6.4 earthquake in 2020 that caused extensive damage, including to the important Costa Sur power plant, which resulted in island-wide power outages
Vuelos sobre Puerto Rico para cartografiar la geología
RESTON, Va. Entre los meses de febrero a junio de 2023 los residentes de Puerto Rico podrán observar una avioneta sobrevolando a muy baja altura. Éstos vuelos de bajo nivel (avioneta volando a baja altura) serán coordinados por el Servicio Geológico de los Estados Unidos (USGS, por sus siglas en inglés). El objetivo de estos vuelos será obtener imágenes de la geología en la superficie y subsuelo mediante la utilización de tecnología geofísica remota. Este esfuerzo representa una colaboración entre los programas del USGS, Recursos de Cartografía de la Tierra (Earth MRI, por sus siglas en ingles), Amenaza de Terremotos
Media Alert: Flights Above Puerto Rico to Map Geology
RESTON, Va. A low-flying airplane will soon be visible to residents of Puerto Rico beginning in February and lasting potentially through May 2023. The low-level flights are being coordinated by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Their goal is to image geology at the surface and below ground using airborne geophysical technology. This effort represents a collaboration between the USGS Earth Mapping Resources Initiative (Earth MRI) , Earthquake Hazards Program and Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program . The flights will cover the entire island, as well as surrounding waters. The survey area is marked on the map with a
FEMA Announces $25 Million to Help New York and Puerto Rico Communities Address Impacts from Growing Flooding Threats
FEMA Announces $25 Million to Help New York and Puerto Rico Communities Address Impacts from Growing Flooding Threats NEW YORK - As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s ongoing efforts to reduce flooding impacts, FEMA announced that New York is eligible for up to $20 million and Puerto Rico is eligible for $5 million in funding to reduce flood risks. The funding is available through the Fiscal Year 2024 Swift Current funding opportunity , totaling $300 million, made possible by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. “Swift Current, a Flood Mitigation Assistance initiative, allows FEMA to expedite funding to help communities build resilience against future flooding events,” said