President Boosts Puerto Rico Recovery Funds Post-Storm Ernesto
Published Date: 2/13/2025
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The President has updated the disaster declaration for Puerto Rico because of Tropical Storm Ernesto, focusing only on public assistance. This means local communities can get more help fixing public buildings and services. The change speeds up aid and ensures funds are available to recover faster.
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Disaster Amendment: Puerto Rico Public Aid
If you live in Puerto Rico, the President amended the major disaster declaration (FEMA-4850-DR) dated November 27, 2024, for Tropical Storm Ernesto to cover Public Assistance only. This lets local communities get more help fixing public buildings and services, and the amendment is meant to speed up aid and ensure funds are available to recover faster.
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