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DR-4571-PR: Severe Storm And Flooding
Major disaster declaration for Puerto Rico, declared 11/05/2020 for a flood. Covers 1 designated area.
Not an official notice. Follow FEMA and local authorities. In an emergency, call 911.
- Declared
- 11/05/2020
- Incident began
- 09/13/2020
- Incident ended
- 09/13/2020
- Areas
- 1
Programs approved
Which kinds of FEMA aid this declaration opened
- Individuals & HouseholdsGrants to households for temporary housing, repairs and other needs
- Public AssistanceNot approved for this declaration
- Hazard MitigationNot approved for this declaration
People in approved areas can apply at DisasterAssistance.gov or call 1-800-621-3362.
Designated areas
Counties, parishes, tribal areas or statewide
| Area | Added | Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Arecibo Municipio | 11/05/2020 | IH |
IH: Individuals and Households. IA: Individual Assistance. PA: Public Assistance. HM: Hazard Mitigation.
Declaration details
- FEMA number
- DR-4571-PR
- Type
- Major disaster
- Incident type
- Flood
- Title
- Severe Storm And Flooding
- Individual Assistance deadline
- 01/04/2021
The President declares a major disaster when damage is beyond what state and local governments can handle. It can open individual aid for households and public assistance for repairs.
FEMA page for DR-4571-PRSource: FEMA, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries · Last updated 10/27/2026
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