FEMA Emergency Management Declaration – Puerto Rico Tropical Storm Ernesto
FEMA Alert
August 13, 2024
FEMA has issued an Emergency Management Declaration for the state of Puerto Rico to supplement state, tribal and local response efforts due to emergency conditions resulting from Tropical Storm Ernesto beginning August 13, 2024 and continuing. The following counties have been approved for assistance:
Public Assistance:
- Adjuntas
- Aguada
- Aguadilla
- Aguas Buenas
- Aibonito
- Anasco
- Arecibo
- Arroyo
- Barceloneta
- Barranquitas
- Bayamon
- Cabo Rojo
- Caguas
- Camuy
- Canovanas
- Carolina
- Catano
- Cayey
- Ceiba
- Ciales
- Cidra
- Coamo
- Comerio
- Corozal
- Culebra
- Dorado
- Fajardo
- Florida
- Guanica
- Guayama
- Guayanilla
- Guaynabo
- Burabo
- Hatillo
- Hormigueros
- Humacao
- Isabela
- Jayuya
- Juana Diaz
- Juncos
- Lajas
- Lares
- Las Marias
- Las Piedras
- Loiza
- Luquillo
- Manati
- Maricoa
- Maunabo
- Mayaguez
- Moca
- Morovis
- Naguabo
- Naranjito
- Orocovis
- Patillas
- Penuelas
- Ponce
- Ponce
- Quebradillas
- Rincon
- Rio Grande
- Sabana Grande
- Salinas
- San German
- San Juan
- San Lorenzo
- San Sebastian
- Santa Isabel
- Toa Alta
- Toa Baja
- Trujillo Alto
- Utuado
- Vega Alta
- Vega Baja
- Vieques
- Villalba
- Yabucoa
- Yauco
Puerto Rico Tropical Storm Ernesto (EM-3610-PR)
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Emergency Declaration for Puerto Rico
Additional Resources
FEMA’s web site
FEMA’s Disaster Declaration Process
Safeguard Properties Industry Alerts
VA’s Policy Regarding Natural Disasters