AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoWater Crisis Update: Puerto Rico will keep current water-rationing schedules for customers served by the Carraízo reservoir and maintain existing operational adjustments at La Plata and Sergio Cuevas, with officials warning drought impacts persist and any changes depend on coming rainfall. Disaster Funding: FEMA approved more than $100 million for Puerto Rico recovery and hazard mitigation, including $65 million for repairs after hurricanes and $13+ million for projects like backup power at Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport and emergency generator upgrades at a water treatment facility. Climate Link to Drought: A new study says human-caused climate change reduced early wet-season rainfall in Puerto Rico and Jamaica, making extreme dry spells more likely. Tropical Moisture Watch: Remnants of Tropical Storm Dolly are still bringing showers and storms across Puerto Rico and nearby islands, and forecasters say the moisture could boost rain chances later in the week. Labor Tech Modernization: The Department of Labor and Human Resources is rolling out Desempleo Digital to modernize unemployment insurance services and the Employer Portal starting Sept. 1. Storms in the Wider Region: Forecasters are also tracking a Gulf system that could become Tropical Storm Edouard, with potential heavy rain impacts for parts of Texas and Louisiana.
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