Apply for FEMA disaster assistance today

Homeowners and renters in the five municipalities that were approved for federal disaster assistance for the recent severe storms, flooding and landslides that occurred from February 4 to 6, 2022 may apply for assistance from FEMA, TODAY.

Survivors from the affected municipalities of Cataño, Dorado, Toa Baja, Vega Alta, and Vega Baja are encouraged to apply for FEMA disaster assistance, using any of the following options:

• Online at DisasterAssistance.gov or DisasterAssistance.gov/es for Spanish.
• By phone at 800-621-3362 (FEMA); Multilingual operators are available. Press 2 for Spanish and press 3 for other languages. Telephone lines are open from 7:00a.m. to 11:00pm.
• Use the FEMA Mobile App or en español for Spanish.

FEMA grants can supplement what is available from the Government of Puerto Rico. You must apply with FEMA to be considered for FEMA assistance, which may include:

• Temporary housing, including rental assistance, if the home is unlivable.
• Replacing uninsured personal property.
• Medical, dental, funeral expenses, transportation, childcare, moving, storage and other serious emergency needs not covered by insurance or other federal, Government of Puerto Rico and charitable aid programs.

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