President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for the Government of Puerto Rico
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for the Government of Puerto Rico WASHINGTON – FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the government of Puerto Rico to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by Tropical Storm Ernesto from August 13-16, 2024. Public Assistance federal funding is available to the state and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by Tropical Storm Ernesto in Aguas Buenas, Aibonito, Añasco, Barranquitas, Canóvanas, Ceiba, Coamo, Comerío, Corozal, Hormigueros, Jayuya, Las Marías, Loíza