Business · 27/10/2011Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

FEMA Declares Major Disaster in Puerto Rico Following Tropical Storm Maria

Summary

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a Notice of Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, effective October 18, 2011, due to the devastating effects of Tropical Storm Maria, which occurred from September 8 to September 14, 2011.

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