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Hurricanes Helene and Milton Showed Us Why America’s Affordable Housing Crisis Can’t Wait
The urgency to address our nation’s housing crisis is greater than ever, as communities continue to recover from such as Hurricanes Helene and Milton and the Maui wildfires.
IEM’s 2024 Year in Review
As we welcome 2025, the IEM team celebrates a year defined by resilience, growth, and collaboration.
Urgent Action: Why Replenishing the Disaster Relief Fund is Vital to Protect Communities
Communities across the nation are still reeling from disasters like Hurricane Maria, the COVID-19 pandemic, and devastating wildfires. The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Disaster Relief Fund (DRF) is their lifeline. But without immediate Congressional action, recovery efforts will remain halted, leaving communities vulnerable.
Understanding Mpox: What You Need to Know
Staying ahead of emerging health threats is not just important – it is essential for our collective well-being. One such threat that is making headlines is mpox, formerly known as Monkeypox.
Team IEM Puerto Rico CDBG 50th Anniversary Spotlights: Aynette Carrión
With over 14 years of experience in grant management and disaster recovery, Aynette joined Team IEM in 2019 to support our on-island CDBG-DR-funded programs.
The Path Back to Normalcy After a Disaster
Featuring Bryan Koon, President and Chief Executive Officer, from IEM
As the frequency and severity of disasters increase, it is becoming essential for individuals to be aware of how they can better prepare for the effects of these incidents. This campaign highlights the importance of being prepared for a disaster, and acts as an educational guidebook for individuals, families, and communities most likely to be impacted in the upcoming year.
Team IEM Puerto Rico CDBG 50th Anniversary Spotlights: Carlos Ruiz
Carlos Ruiz is a professional engineer with an extensive background in housing and mitigation programs and administering multi-million-dollar construction projects in Puerto Rico.
Team IEM’s CDBG 50th Anniversary Spotlights: Earl Randall III
Earl Randall III has an extensive background in housing and urban development and provides his expertise to guide compliance and monitoring in IEM’s disaster recovery programs.
Team IEM Puerto Rico CDBG 50th Anniversary Spotlights: Gustavo Santiago
Gustavo Santiago is an experienced project manager focused on federally funded housing programs, legal and regulatory compliance, risk assessment, and resource management.
Solar for All Program: Bringing Residential Solar to Every American
The federal government announced a historic $7 billion investment to increase access to affordable, resilient, and clean solar energy. Focusing on low-income and disadvantaged communities, the Solar for All Program empowers the 60 selected participants – states, tribes, and nonprofits – to deliver solar projects to over 900,000 low-income and disadvantaged households nationwide.
