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Business · 28/09/2017Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

FEMA Declares Major Disaster for Puerto Rico Following Hurricane Maria

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The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a major disaster declaration for the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, effective from September 17, 2017, due to the devastating effects of Hurricane Maria.

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