DR-4850-PR
Tropical Storm Ernesto
- Major disaster declaration
- Tropical Storm
- 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
- 27 Nov 2024
- Incident period
- 13 Aug 2024 to 16 Aug 2024
- 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
- Flood, Mud/Landslide, Severe Storm, Tropical Storm
- Where
- Puerto Rico — 38 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.
Designated areas
Programmes can differ from area to area. Names are as FEMA lists them.
| Area | Programmes |
|---|---|
| Adjuntas (Municipio) | PA, HM |
| Aguas Buenas (Municipio) | PA, HM |
| Aibonito (Municipio) | PA, HM |
| Anasco (Municipio) | PA, HM |
| Arroyo (Municipio) | PA, HM |
| Barranquitas (Municipio) | PA, HM |
| Cabo Rojo (Municipio) | PA, HM |
| Camuy (Municipio) | PA, HM |
| Canovanas (Municipio) | PA, HM |
| Ceiba (Municipio) | PA, HM |
| Coamo (Municipio) | PA, HM |
| Comerio (Municipio) | PA, HM |
| Corozal (Municipio) | PA, HM |
| Fajardo (Municipio) | PA, HM |
| Hormigueros (Municipio) | PA, HM |
| Jayuya (Municipio) | PA, HM |
| Lares (Municipio) | PA, HM |
| Las Marias (Municipio) | PA, HM |
| Las Piedras (Municipio) | PA, HM |
| Loiza (Municipio) | PA, HM |
| Luquillo (Municipio) | PA, HM |
| Manati (Municipio) | PA, HM |
| Maricao (Municipio) | PA, HM |
| Maunabo (Municipio) | PA, HM |
| Mayaguez (Municipio) | PA, HM |
| Naguabo (Municipio) | PA, HM |
| Orocovis (Municipio) | PA, HM |
| Ponce (Municipio) | PA, HM |
| Rio Grande (Municipio) | PA, HM |
| San German (Municipio) | PA, HM |
| San Lorenzo (Municipio) | PA, HM |
| San Sebastian (Municipio) | PA, HM |
| Santa Isabel (Municipio) | PA, HM |
| Utuado (Municipio) | PA, HM |
| Vega Alta (Municipio) | PA, HM |
| Vieques (Municipio) | PA, HM |
| Villalba (Municipio) | PA, HM |
| Yabucoa (Municipio) | PA, HM |
Related declarations
Same FEMA disaster number, or the same state with an incident starting within 30 days.