Disaster payments in Puerto Rico totaled $296 million from 1995-2023.
Counties in Puerto Rico Receiving Total Disaster Programs payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | County | Total Disaster Programs 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mayaguez Municipio, Puerto Rico | $61,911,491 | 20.9% | 20.9% |
| 2 | Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico | $52,282,354 | 17.7% | 38.6% |
| 3 | Lares Municipio, Puerto Rico | $44,652,202 | 15.1% | 53.7% |
| 4 | Adjuntas Municipio, Puerto Rico | $44,097,026 | 14.9% | 68.6% |
| 5 | Utuado Municipio, Puerto Rico | $40,432,425 | 13.7% | 82.3% |
| 6 | Barranquitas Municipio, Puerto Rico | $18,315,818 | 6.2% | 88.5% |
| 7 | Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico | $14,561,903 | 4.9% | 93.4% |
| 8 | Arecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico | $14,016,461 | 4.7% | 98.2% |
| 9 | Corozal Municipio, Puerto Rico | $5,375,221 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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