FEMA Major Disaster Declaration – Puerto Rico Tropical Storm Ernesto
FEMA Alert
November 27, 2024
***LAST UPDATED: 3/3/25***
FEMA has issued a Major Disaster Declaration for the territory of Puerto Rico to supplement recovery efforts in areas affected by the Tropical Storm Ernesto from August 13-16, 2024. The following counties have been approved for assistance:
Public Assistance:
- Adjuntas
- Aguas Buenas
- Aibonito
- Anasco
- Arroyo
- Barranquitas
- Cabo Rojo
- Camuy
- Canovanas
- Ceiba
- Coamo
- Comerio
- Corozal
- Fajardo
- Hormigueros
- Jayuya
- Lares
- Las Marias
- Las Piedras
- Loiza
- Loquillo
- Manati
- Maricao
- Maunabo
- Mayaguez
- Naguabo
- Orocovis
- Ponce
- Rio Grande
- San German
- San Lorenzo
- San Sebastian
- Santa Isabel
- Vega Alta
- Vieques
- Villalba
- Yabucoa
Puerto Rico Tropical Storm Ernesto (DR-4850-PR)
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for the Government of Puerto Rico
Additional Resources
FEMA’s web site
FEMA’s Disaster Declaration Process
Safeguard Properties Industry Alerts
VA’s Policy Regarding Natural Disasters