Portable batteries delivered to residents of Hormigueros

The investment in 71 portable batteries and solar panels was made through an emergency fund received from the island government in response to the effects caused by the passage of Tropical Storm (later Hurricane) Ernesto through Puerto Rico last summer.

By The Star Staff

Hormigueros Mayor Pedro J. García Figueroa and the municipal administration on Thursday announced the acquisition and delivery of 71 portable batteries with solar panels, with an investment of $99,329, as part of actions undertaken to mitigate the energy crisis impacting citizens of the western town.

The investment was made by way of an emergency fund received from the central government in response to the effects caused by the passage of Tropical Storm (later Hurricane) Ernesto through Puerto Rico last August.

The presentation took place in the conference room of the remodeled Miguel A. Rivera School in Hormigueros’ Jagüitas neighborhood.

“This investment represents our commitment to the safety and well-being of each resident of Hormigueros,” the mayor said in his message. “The delivery of these portable batteries was a concrete example of our effort to ensure that, even in times of crisis, our communities had access to efficient and sustainable energy solutions.”

García Figueroa added that his administration is “working to respond to the needs of our citizens.”

“This project seeks to mitigate the burden of the energy crisis, but also establishes a precedent of solidarity and commitment to the development and resilience of our region,” he said.”