President Biden Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Puerto Rico
November 27, 2024
The White House announced today that President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. has approved a major disaster declaration for the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico following the recent hurricanes that devastated the island.
“I am deeply concerned about the devastation that these hurricanes have caused in Puerto Rico,” President Biden said in a statement. “I have directed my team to provide all necessary federal assistance to support the people of Puerto Rico in their recovery.”
The major disaster declaration will provide federal funding to state and local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by the hurricanes.
The declaration also authorizes the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide individual assistance to residents of Puerto Rico who have been affected by the hurricanes. This assistance can include grants for temporary housing, home repairs, and other essential needs.
“FEMA is working closely with the government of Puerto Rico to assess the damage and provide the necessary federal assistance,” said FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell. “We are committed to supporting the people of Puerto Rico in their recovery from this devastating event.”
The major disaster declaration is for the following counties in Puerto Rico:
- Adjuntas
- Aguada
- Aguadilla
- Aguas Buenas
- Aibonito
- Arecibo
- Arroyo
- Barceloneta
- Barranquitas
- Bayamón
- Cabo Rojo
- Caguas
- Camuy
- Canóvanas
- Carolina
- Cayey
- Ceiba
- Ciales
- Cidra
- Coamo
- Comerío
- Corozal
- Culebra
- Dorado
- Fajardo
- Florida
- Guánica
- Guayama
- Guayanilla
- Guaynabo
- Gurabo
- Hatillo
- Hormigueros
- Humacao
- Isabela
- Jayuya
- Juana Díaz
- Juncos
- Lajas
- Lares
- Las Marías
- Las Piedras
- Loíza
- Luquillo
- Manatí
- Maricao
- Maunabo
- Mayagüez
- Moca
- Morovis
- Naguabo
- Naranjito
- Orocovis
- Patillas
- Peñuelas
- Ponce
- Quebradillas
- Rincón
- Río Grande
- Sabana Grande
- Salinas
- San Germán
- San Juan
- San Lorenzo
- San Sebastián
- Santa Isabel
- Toa Alta
- Toa Baja
- Trujillo Alto
- Utuado
- Vega Alta
- Vega Baja
- Vieques
- Villalba
- Yabucoa
- Yauco
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Puerto Rico Major Disaster Declaration
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