La Fortaleza, Puerto Rico – October 21, 2026 – Governor of Puerto Rico Jenniffer González-Colón announced today that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has obligated $3,934,785.35 for 20 recovery and reconstruction projects across Puerto Rico.

The new obligations include more than $2.7 million for seven Puerto Rico Department of Education projectssupporting hazard mitigation work and improvements at school facilities, as well as more than $1 million for vegetation management and mitigation work along 11 38-kV transmission lines operated by the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA). Funding is also included for road infrastructure projects in Utuado and Aguas Buenas.

“I thank President Donald Trump, Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin, and FEMA Administrator Cameron Hamilton for their continued support of Puerto Rico’s recovery efforts. These obligations allow us to address specific needs at our schools, within the electric power system, and across our road infrastructure. This work requires consistent follow-up and strong coordination between federal agencies and the Government of Puerto Rico. I also recognize the commitment of COR3 and PRFAA, whose teams continue working to advance these projects and ensure that approved federal resources translate into tangible improvements for our people,” said Governor Jenniffer González-Colón.

The largest individual obligation in this funding cycle is $1,895,399.53 for Jesús Manuel Suárez School (Main Campus) in Carolina, as part of hazard mitigation work under the Department of Education’s FAASt Program.

In total, FEMA obligated $2,778,117.40 for seven Department of Education projects, including:

·       $1,895,399.53 for Jesús Manuel Suárez School in Carolina.

·       $460,729.41 for Lysander Borrero Terry School in Villalba.

·       $248,159.43 for CROEC School at Roosevelt Roads.

·       $96,013.98 for Rafael Aparicio Jiménez School in Adjuntas.

·       $43,599.24 for Segunda Unidad Juan Alemany Silva in Guayama.

·       $18,958.79 for José Robles Otero School in Toa Baja.

·       $15,257.02 for Braulio Ayala Pérez School in Humacao.

These projects are part of ongoing efforts to address disaster-related damage and strengthen educational facilities through hazard mitigation measures and permanent improvements.

FEMA also obligated $1,028,029.18 for 11 PREPA projects under the FAASt Program. The projects focus on vegetation management and mitigation work along 38-kV transmission lines in various regions of Puerto Rico.

The obligations include:

·       $219,985.54 for Line 3700.

·       $170,621.34 for Line 2000.

·       $138,301.59 for Line 1600.

·       $106,924.50 for Line 100.

·       $87,884.02 for Line 2100.

·       $65,430.90 for Line 3000.

·       $59,791.54 for Line 2500.

·       $53,446.71 for Line 800.

·       $46,728.98 for Line 5300.

·       $42,015.68 for Line 4000.

·       $36,898.38 for Line 200.

The work will address vegetation management and other mitigation measures along critical electric power infrastructure, helping protect transmission lines and support the continuity and reliability of electric service.

As part of the new obligations, FEMA also allocated:

·       $76,493.23 for the rehabilitation of PR-606 in the Jauca sector of Utuado.

·       $52,145.54 for road projects in Aguas Buenas, representing 90 percent of the applicable cost share.

The 20 obligations total $3,934,785.35. Of this amount, 15 projects totaling $3,708,810.78 are associated with Hurricane Maria, while five projects totaling $225,974.57 are associated with Hurricane Fiona.

Gabriella Boffelli, Executive Director of the Puerto Rico Federal Affairs Administration (PRFAA), emphasized that the obligations are the result of continued coordination between the Government of Puerto Rico and federal agencies in Washington.

“Every federal obligation requires sustained follow-up to advance projects, address federal agency requirements, and maintain direct communication with the officials responsible for these efforts in Washington. At PRFAA, we continue working closely with FEMA, COR3, and the various federal agencies to advance Puerto Rico’s recovery projects. Our commitment is to maintain this work and support Governor Jenniffer González-Colón’s efforts to ensure that Puerto Rico’s needs are addressed with concrete results,” said Boffelli.

The Governor reiterated that her administration will continue monitoring each obligation and working alongside government agencies and subrecipients to accelerate project implementation and ensure that federal resources are put to work for the people of Puerto Rico.

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