FEMA Supports the Restoration of Historic Buildings in San Juan
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Release Number: NR 497
The multi-million obligation includes La Fortaleza, La Casa del Libro and several historic cemeteries
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico Iconic structures such as Santa Catalina s Palace, known as La Fortaleza, La Casa del Libro museum/library and several historic cemeteries in San Juan will be repaired with an obligation of over
$7.4 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
The award aims to bring the facilities to their pre-Hurricane María conditions. Also, funding combines nearly $678,000 for mitigation measures that will increase the structures resiliency in the face of future disasters.