AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoWater Crisis: Thousands of Puerto Ricans are facing severe water shortages, including in San Juan, where the National Guard has been activated and residents are buying potable water and hauling buckets—officials haven’t pinned down the cause yet, but long-neglected infrastructure and maintenance gaps are being blamed. Nutrition Access: Resident Commissioner Pablo José Hernández Rivera says GOP U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker has joined as a co-sponsor of the Puerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Fairness Act, a major step toward bringing SNAP to Puerto Rico after recent PAN funding increases. Local Health & Safety Funding: Puerto Rico’s Fiscal Control Board approved $7.29M for permanent improvement projects in 17 municipalities, with goals tied to infrastructure, economic development, health, and public safety. Public Health Alert: Dengue risk is rising in the U.S. with CDC reporting a 359% surge nationally, and Florida health officials are urging stronger mosquito protection as peak season approaches. Community Health & Injury Prevention: A report highlights a Puerto Rico drowning death involving influencer Michael Flores’ 5-year-old niece, underscoring ongoing risks around pool safety. Healthcare Infrastructure: Separate coverage notes rehabilitation work at hospitals in La Guaira, including ICU and backup systems, as authorities aim to speed care response. Health Advocacy via Rare Disease Awareness: An Oklahoma team is jet-skiing from Miami to Puerto Rico to raise awareness and support for children with Progeria, a rare genetic disease.
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