DR-4473-PR
Earthquakes
- Major disaster declaration
- Earthquake
- Individual Assistance declared
- Public Assistance declared
- Hazard Mitigation declared
Official FEMA records · Historical data · Last refreshed 5 Nov 2026, 18:35 UTC
Data last refreshed 5 Nov 2026, 18:35 UTC. FEMA may have newer records.
Key facts
- Declared
- 16 Jan 2020
- Incident period
- 28 Dec 2019 to 3 Jul 2020
- Declaration type
- Major disaster declaration. The President declared a major disaster under the Stafford Act, which can authorise a broad range of federal recovery programmes. How FEMA declares disasters
- Incident types designated
- Earthquake
- Where
- Puerto Rico — 34 designated areas
- FEMA region
- Region 2
Programmes declared
“Declared” means FEMA authorised this programme for the listed areas. It does not mean any individual or household is eligible. Eligibility is decided by FEMA — apply or check at DisasterAssistance.gov.
Apply or check status at DisasterAssistance.gov FEMA's record lists a last filing date of 2 Jul 2020 for Individual Assistance. Confirm with FEMA.
Designated areas
Programmes can differ from area to area. Names are as FEMA lists them.
| Area | Programmes |
|---|---|
| Adjuntas (Municipio) | IA, PA, HM |
| Aguada (Municipio) | IA, HM |
| Anasco (Municipio) | IA, HM |
| Arecibo (Municipio) | IA, HM |
| Barceloneta (Municipio) | IA, HM |
| Cabo Rojo (Municipio) | IA, HM |
| Ciales (Municipio) | IA, HM |
| Coamo (Municipio) | IA, HM |
| Corozal (Municipio) | IA, HM |
| Guanica (Municipio) | IA, PA, HM |
| Guayanilla (Municipio) | IA, PA, HM |
| Hormigueros (Municipio) | IA, HM |
| Jayuya (Municipio) | IA, PA, HM |
| Juana Diaz (Municipio) | IA, PA, HM |
| Lajas (Municipio) | IA, PA, HM |
| Lares (Municipio) | IA, HM |
| Las Marias (Municipio) | IA, PA, HM |
| Maricao (Municipio) | IA, HM |
| Mayaguez (Municipio) | IA, PA, HM |
| Moca (Municipio) | IA, HM |
| Morovis (Municipio) | IA, HM |
| Naranjito (Municipio) | IA, HM |
| Orocovis (Municipio) | IA, HM |
| Penuelas (Municipio) | IA, PA, HM |
| Ponce (Municipio) | IA, PA, HM |
| Rincon (Municipio) | IA, HM |
| Sabana Grande (Municipio) | IA, PA, HM |
| Salinas (Municipio) | IA, HM |
| San German (Municipio) | IA, PA, HM |
| San Sebastian (Municipio) | IA, HM |
| Santa Isabel (Municipio) | IA, HM |
| Utuado (Municipio) | IA, PA, HM |
| Villalba (Municipio) | IA, HM |
| Yauco (Municipio) | IA, PA, HM |
Related declarations
Same FEMA disaster number, or the same state with an incident starting within 30 days.