Demands to HUD and FEMA in the aftermath of Fiona

Re: Hurricane Fiona Disaster Declaration   Administrator Criswell and Secretary Fudge, We, the undersigned organizations, are writing to urge you to take immediate action to activate disaster recovery efforts in Puerto Rico in the aftermath of Hurricane Fiona. Having witnessed the failed rollout of FEMA and HUD programs in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Maria…

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Congressional hearing testimony

La Comisión de servicios financieros que forma parte del Subcomité de Vivienda , Desarrollo Comunitario y Seguros del Congreso de EE.UU. invitó a Ayuda Legal Puerto Rico como testigo para testificar en la vista a celebrarse hoy 4 de mayo de 2021. La vista congrsional lleva el nombre de: Built to last: Examining Housing Resilience…

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¿Qué queremos para que la recuperación sea justa? ¡Políticas que protejan a las comunidades!

Cero desplazamientos forzosos Eliminar la prohibición de reconstrucción de viviendas en zonas inundares Establecer una moratoria a las relocalizaciones para dar espacio a procesos participativos de planificación y mitigación Separar los programas de reparación y reconstrucción del de reubicación Adoptar una política de minimización de desplazamientos promoviendo la mitigación antes de los relajos y un…

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Towards Just Recovery: Assistance to Owners without Formal Titles

Dibujo de una casa

In the aftermath of hurricanes Irma and María, lack of adequate response from the local and federal government left thousands of families without the necessary assistance to repair or rebuild their houses. CDBG-DR funds could present an opportunity for communities to ensure dignified housing, adequate infrastructure and economic recovery.

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Towards Just Recovery: CDBG-DR Funds and Forced Displacements

Introduction   During the last decade, nearly 14% of our population has been displaced due to the economic crisis, various austerity measures that have been implemented and rising inequality. The Housing Repair, Reconstruction or Relocation Program proposed in the Puerto Rico’s Action Plan for the use and management of the funds allocated under the Community…

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