Puerto Rico: From Recovery to Resilience Region 2 Interim Progress Report April 2024

Puerto Rico’s ideal climate and prime geographic location in the Caribbean make it a highly desirable destination for both visitors and residents. However, these same attributes also increase its vulnerability to natural disasters such as hurricanes and tropical storms.

Efforts to help rebuild Puerto Rico after hurricanes María and Fiona, and the earthquakes, are paving the way for an unprecedented opportunity to recover in a way that builds resilience. In coordination with the Government of Puerto Rico, the pace of the recovery has gained momentum in the last several years as new infrastructure, permanent repairs, and reconstruction can be seen across the island. FEMA is committed to supporting the Government of Puerto Rico as we maximize this opportunity to build Puerto Rico back in a way that is stronger and can lessen the impacts of future severe weather events.