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Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico at a time of great financial difficulty for the island and its residents, leaving behind widespread destruction and a humanitarian crisis. This natural disaster will undoubtedly dictate the upcoming policy agenda for the island. It is imperative that we maintain public awareness for disaster relief efforts and engagement, not just in the emergency phase but also during recovery and reconstruction.

Rebuild Puerto Rico: A Guide to Federal Policy and Advocacy
The Center for Puerto Rican Studies launched Rebuild Puerto Rico as an online information clearinghouse for the stateside Puerto Rican community and other allies to support disaster relief and recovery efforts. There is a need to connect Puerto Rico...
Post-Hurricane Maria: Transitional Shelter Assistance (TSA) & Other Housing Assistance
The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Transitional Shelter Assistance program (TSA) has provided short-term living accommodations for families displaced by Hurricane Maria. However, an upcoming April 20, 2018, eligibility review has created...
How Latest Federal Appropriations for Disaster Relief Help Puerto Rico
After passing both the US House and Senate, the third in a series of supplemental appropriations for disaster relief was signed by the President on February 9, 2018, the same day a funding gap had led to a brief government shutdown during the...
A Critical Point for Puerto Rico
Decisions are being made this week that will affect the Puerto Rican community for decades. In the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, the island is at a critical point in its history. While Congress debates Puerto Rico’s future, a diaspora summit in...
Policy Recommendations for a Long-Term Disaster Recovery Package
Largely due to the slow pace of its disaster relief efforts in Puerto Rico, the Trump Administration’s response to Hurricane Maria has been heavily criticized. More than a month after the storm devastated the island, 62% of the inhabitants lack...
Hurricane Maria: Immediate Impact and Response
Hurricane Maria has been the worst storm to hit Puerto Rico since San Felipe Segundo in 1928. On September 20, 2017, Maria struck Puerto Rico as a category 4 storm, with sustained winds blowing at 145 mph and peaking at 155 mph as it made landfall...
Disaster Relief Appropriations for Puerto Rico
Damage estimates are starting to emerge from Puerto Rico following the devastation caused by Hurricane Maria. The Government of Puerto Rico lacks the funds needed to undertake necessary recovery and reconstruction efforts. Even under regular...
Engage to Rebuild Puerto Rico
For the past several weeks Puerto Rico has gone through a rescue and recovery process after Hurricane Maria hit and left thousands of peoples without homes, millions with no electricity or water, and thousands without food and other needs. The...
Estimates of Post-Hurricane Maria Exodus from Puerto Rico
Hurricane Maria’s impact on Puerto Rico and its population is unprecedented. Though it is dif cult to nd comparable situ- ations, we estimate that between 114,000 and 213,000 Puerto Rico residents will leave the island annually in the aftermath of...
Disaster Aid for Puerto Rico: Congressional Actions
Hurricane Maria caused billions of dollars in damages to Puerto Rico and left 3.6 million island residents without power, potable water, and telecommunications. The situation has quickly evolved into a humanitarian crisis. The Category 4 hurricane...

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