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^- So the CPF team has moved from the assessment phase

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early response, into the construction phase.

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- [Announcer] The critical public facilities mission,

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or CPF, is one of four efforts

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undertaken by the US Army Corps of Engineers

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Recovery Field Office in Puerto Rico.

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Recently, the mission has transitioned

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from assessing damage on critical facilities

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around the island,

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to awarding contracts to conduct repairs

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on more than 80 buildings

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in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria.

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- Fire departments, police departments,

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medical facilities, clinics, hospitals.

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- [Announcer] Buildings crucial to the health,

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well-being, and safety of Puerto Ricans

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are one step closer to receiving repairs

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that will restore their full functionality

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and prevent further damage from the elements.

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The process involves assessing the facility

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with a local, small-business contractor,

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in order to receive a proposal for bid.

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When terms are met, a contract will be awarded,

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so repairs can be done to get critical facilities

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back to their pre-storm condition.

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- So we're here today at the Juncos police station

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doing a site visit with a contractor.

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The repairs that are necessary involve

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electric work, mold remediation.

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- [Announcer] And at the fire department in San Lorenzo.

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- Inspecting the damage, they've had some

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water infiltration, with some paint removal,

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and some mold issues.

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- [Announcer] Another step in the process

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to keep recovery efforts in Puerto Rico moving forward.

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For the US Army Corps of Engineers,

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I'm Patrick Locke.

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Estamos aqui.