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Business · 06/09/2011Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

FEMA Declares Major Disaster in Puerto Rico Following Hurricane Irene

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 August 27, 2011, in response to Hurricane Irene, which began on August 21, 2011, and continues to this day.

Original source language: Federal Register — Small Business AdministrationOpen original release →

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