FEMADR-4493-PRMajor disasterDeclared March 27, 2020
DR-4493-PR: Puerto Rico Covid-19 Pandemic
FEMA made a major disaster declaration for Puerto Rico (DR-4493-PR) on March 27, 2020 for the incident of January 20, 2020 to May 11, 2023; it covers 78 designated areas. FEMA had approved $11.3 million for 2,861 households through the Individuals and Households Program (as of October 1, 2026) and obligated $161.0 million in Public Assistance (as of August 27, 2026).
The declaration
- Declaration
- DR-4493-PR (also written FEMA-4493-DR)
- Type
- Major disaster declaration
- State
- Puerto Rico
- Incident
- Biological: Covid-19 Pandemic
- Incident period
- January 20, 2020 to May 11, 2023
- Declared
- March 27, 2020
- Programs declared
- Individuals and Households, Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation
- FEMA region
- 2
- Place in the year
- the second of 4 major disaster declarations for Puerto Rico in 2020
- Status
- open (not yet closed out by FEMA)
- Registration deadline (individual help)
- September 30, 2025
Source: FEMA, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries (v2). Data as of September 29, 2026.
Which areas are covered, and for what?
| Designated area | Individuals and Households | Public Assistance | Hazard Mitigation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adjuntas (Municipio) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Aguada (Municipio) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Aguadilla (Municipio) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Aguas Buenas (Municipio) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Aibonito (Municipio) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Anasco (Municipio) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Arecibo (Municipio) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Arroyo (Municipio) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Barceloneta (Municipio) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Barranquitas (Municipio) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bayamon (Municipio) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cabo Rojo (Municipio) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Caguas (Municipio) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Camuy (Municipio) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Canovanas (Municipio) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Carolina (Municipio) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Catano (Municipio) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cayey (Municipio) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Ceiba (Municipio) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Ciales (Municipio) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cidra (Municipio) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Coamo (Municipio) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Comerio (Municipio) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Corozal (Municipio) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Culebra (Municipio) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Dorado (Municipio) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Fajardo (Municipio) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Florida (Municipio) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Guanica (Municipio) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Guayama (Municipio) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Guayanilla (Municipio) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Guaynabo (Municipio) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Gurabo (Municipio) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Hatillo (Municipio) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Hormigueros (Municipio) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Humacao (Municipio) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Isabela (Municipio) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Jayuya (Municipio) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Juana Diaz (Municipio) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Juncos (Municipio) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Lajas (Municipio) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Lares (Municipio) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Las Marias (Municipio) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Las Piedras (Municipio) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Loiza (Municipio) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Luquillo (Municipio) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Manati (Municipio) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Maricao (Municipio) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Maunabo (Municipio) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mayaguez (Municipio) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Moca (Municipio) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Morovis (Municipio) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Naguabo (Municipio) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Naranjito (Municipio) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Orocovis (Municipio) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Patillas (Municipio) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Penuelas (Municipio) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Ponce (Municipio) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Quebradillas (Municipio) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Rincon (Municipio) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Rio Grande (Municipio) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Sabana Grande (Municipio) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Salinas (Municipio) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| San German (Municipio) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| San Juan (Municipio) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| San Lorenzo (Municipio) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| San Sebastian (Municipio) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Santa Isabel (Municipio) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Toa Alta (Municipio) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Toa Baja (Municipio) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Trujillo Alto (Municipio) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Utuado (Municipio) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Vega Alta (Municipio) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Vega Baja (Municipio) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Vieques (Municipio) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Villalba (Municipio) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Yabucoa (Municipio) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Yauco (Municipio) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
An area can be added to a declaration after the first day, or have a program added: this table is FEMA's current list.
Source: FEMA, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries (v2). Data as of September 29, 2026.
How much has FEMA approved?
2,861households approved for help (IHP)
$11.3 millionIndividuals and Households Program approved
$11.3 millionof it for other needs
$161.0 millionPublic Assistance obligated
$3.2 millionHazard Mitigation Grant Program obligated
Individual assistance figures as of October 1, 2026, public assistance as of August 27, 2026. FEMA updates both as applications are decided.
Source: FEMA, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries (v2); FEMA, OpenFEMA FEMA Web Disaster Summaries (v1). Data as of September 29, 2026.
Source: FEMA, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries (v2). Data as of September 29, 2026.
FEMA's page for this declaration
FEMA's own page for this declaration is fema.gov/disaster/4493. AreaZine is not FEMA and cannot answer questions about an application. Registration for individual help closed on September 30, 2025.