AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoYouth Homelessness: A new ASSMCA count finds 204 Puerto Rican youths ages 18–24 are homeless or in unstable housing—nearly four times the 2024 general count—showing many young people remain “invisible” in prior tallies. Humanitarian Response: Puerto Rico’s Department of State is coordinating aid for Venezuela earthquake victims, setting up collection centers and deploying emergency personnel with partners like Cáritas and the Venezuelan Ateneo Foundation. Disaster Health Needs: Venezuela’s quake response is ramping up with reports of thousands of medical consultations and large-scale food distribution, while families search for missing loved ones amid fears that rescue access is being restricted. Care Access & Housing Stability: HUD and VA announced $33M for HUD-VASH, adding 2,532 vouchers to help more than 2,500 homeless veterans move toward stable housing. Public Health Infrastructure: A federal repair backlog is worsening health and safety risks in government buildings, with leaks, mold, and broken elevators cited as ongoing problems. Local Health & Wellness: Puerto Rico’s emergency preparedness gets a boost through a full-scale tabletop exercise at Fort Buchanan.
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