About
The Puerto Rican Post-disaster Migration Project
The Puerto Rican post-disaster migration project is a collaborative research study conducted by researchers at the University of South Florida (USF) in collaboration with the organization Mujeres Restauradas por Dios and supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF).
We are collecting stories about the experiences of Puerto Ricans who migrated to the United States after Hurricanes Irma and Maria to understand the challenges and/or opportunities they have faced since they arrived to Central Florida.
We hope to share the insights of our findings with policymakers, advocates, teachers, counselors, and community members to address the experiences of migrants’ post-disaster.
“For me the hurricane was an experience of nature, a difficult moment that I had to live… I am hopeful for the future, because the future depends on what you construct today.”
— ALEX. Migrated to Florida after Hurricane Maria
Our Study
Research Objective
This project will examine how people moving from Puerto Rico, a region that has undergone natural disasters, fare upon relocation to the continental U.S.
Participation in the study
We are looking for people who are:
Older than 18 years old
Puerto Ricans who resided in Puerto Rico and experienced hurricanes Irma and/or Maria and subsequently moved to Central Florida
Spanish or English speakers
If you decide to participate, your participation in this study is on a voluntary basis, and you may refuse to participate at any time without consequences or prejudice.
Benefits
By agreeing to participate, you will help us understand the various challenges and/or opportunities that Puerto Ricans face upon migration to the United States. The results of this study will be shared with the community at large.
Grant Information
Grant number: National Science Foundation 0190000993
Full title of grant: Emotional Adaptation and Incorporation Post-Disaster Migration (2019-2021).
PI: Elizabeth Aranda
Co-PI: Alessandra Rosa