GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico – FEMA’s Community Disaster Loan program has approved more than $247 million for 62 municipalities throughout Puerto Rico.
As of Sept. 6, 11 municipalities were approved for loans as follows:
- Two municipalities for $5 million each: Guayama and Hatillo.
- Six municipalities for amounts over $3 million: Añasco, Camuy, Guayanilla, Naranjito, Santa Isabel and Vega Alta.
- Three municipalities for amounts over $2 million: Aibonito, Florida and Patillas.
In April and May, FEMA announced 20 municipalities that were the first to be approved for loans. These were followed by 31 additional municipalities approved in June and July.
These low-interest loans help municipalities continue providing essential services to their communities as they focus on long-term recovery from hurricanes Irma and María.
Loan applications are pending for additional municipalities to help with their essential functions.
For more information on Puerto Rico’s recovery, visit fema.gov/disaster/4339.
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Disaster recovery assistance is available without regard to race, color, religion, nationality, sex, age, disability, English proficiency or economic status. If you or someone you know has been discriminated against, call FEMA toll-free at 800-621-FEMA (3362) 711/VRS - Video Relay Service). Multilingual operators are available. (Press 2 for Spanish). TTY call 800-462-7585.
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