News and Media: Disaster 4649

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The remaining Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) in Dorado and Toa Baja will close permanently on Saturday, June. 11. Survivors who live in the designated municipalities of Cataño, Dorado, Toa Baja, Vega Alta, and Vega Baja can continue to visit the temporary centers to complete late applications for disaster assistance or to get additional guidance until Saturday.
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Next Monday, June 6, 2022 is the deadline for employees or self-employed individuals who live in the municipalities of Cataño, Dorado, Toa Baja, Vega Alta, and Vega Baja, that became unemployed as a direct consequence of the severe storms, floods and landslides that occurred on February 4 – 6, 2022, to apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA).
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Survivors of the severe storm, floods and landslides that occurred on February 4 – 6, who were unable to apply for help with FEMA during the 60-day standard registration period, may still be considered for disaster assistance by submitting a late application.
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The Disaster Recovery Centers in Vega Baja and Cataño are scheduled to close permanently on Saturday, May 28, but disaster assistance is still available. The deadline to apply for FEMA assistance is Tuesday, May 31, 2022.
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded more than $1 million in disaster assistance for survivors of the severe storm, floods and landslides that occurred on February 4 – 6, 2022.
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Puerto Rico; FEMA-4649-DR

Report on Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) information for FEMA-4649-DR; Puerto Rico as a result of a severe storm, flooding, and landslides during the period of February 4-6, 2022.

Survivor arrives at his home that was spared by the flooding that affected his community.
Safe Home

Cataño, Puerto Rico, February 9, 2022 - Survivor arrives at his home that was spared by the flooding that affected his community. FEMA staff in collaboration with the U.S. Small Business Administration and Puerto Rico Emergency Management Bureau conducted a Preliminary Damage Assessment in Juana Matos, Cataño. FEMA/Yuisa Ríos

Through Muddled Water

Cataño, Puerto Rico, April 9, 2022 - Survivor walks through a flooded street to get to his home in Juana Matos, Cataño. FEMA in collaboration with SBA, the Puerto Rico Emergency Management Bureau and municipal staff conducted Preliminary Damage Assessments to evaluate damages caused by the heavy rain that affected Puerto Rico during February 4 until 6. FEMA/Yuisa Ríos

Preliminary Damage Assessment in Cataño

Cataño, Puerto Rico, February 9, 2022 - FEMA and U.S. Small Business Administration staff talk with a survivor in Juana Matos, Cataño during a Preliminary Damage Assessment. FEMA in collaboration with SBA, the Puerto Rico Emergency Management Bureau and municipal staff are assessing damages caused by the heavy rain that affected Puerto Rico during February 4 until 6. FEMA/Yuisa Ríos

Survivor provides shade to FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance staff while he helps her to apply for FEMA assistance in Barrio Candelaria, Toa Baja.
Symbiotic Support

Toa Baja, Puerto Rico, April 5, 2022 - Survivor provides shade to FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance staff while he helps her to apply for FEMA assistance in Barrio Candelaria, Toa Baja. DSA teams are canvassing the communities that were affected by the trough that brought heavy rain and flooding during February 4 - 6. FEMA/Yuisa Ríos

Committed to the survivors

Cataño, Puerto Rico, April 3, 2022 - FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance staff helps a survivor in Juana Matos, Cataño, apply for disaster assistance. DSA teams are canvassing the communities that were affected by the trough that brought heavy rain and flooding during February 4 - 6. FEMA/Yuisa Ríos

FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance staff talk with survivors in Barrio Candelaria, Toa Baja, about the assistance available due to the disaster declaration.
Listening to Survivors

Toa Baja, Puerto Rico, April 5, 2022 - FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance staff talk with survivors in Barrio Candelaria, Toa Baja, about the assistance available due to the disaster declaration. DSA teams are canvassing the communities that were affected by the trough that brought heavy rain and flooding during February 4 - 6. FEMA/Yuisa Ríos