Livestock Disaster and Emergency Programs payments in Puerto Rico totaled $652,320 from 1995-2023.
Counties in Puerto Rico Receiving Livestock Disaster and Emergency Programs payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | County | Livestock Disaster and Emergency Programs 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico | $238,011 | 36.5% | 36.5% |
| 2 | Barranquitas Municipio, Puerto Rico | $83,209 | 12.8% | 49.2% |
| 3 | Mayaguez Municipio, Puerto Rico | $76,680 | 11.8% | 61.0% |
| 4 | Lares Municipio, Puerto Rico | $64,368 | 9.9% | 70.9% |
| 5 | Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico | $51,929 | 8.0% | 78.8% |
| 6 | Arecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico | $51,516 | 7.9% | 86.7% |
| 7 | Utuado Municipio, Puerto Rico | $43,740 | 6.7% | 93.4% |
| 8 | Corozal Municipio, Puerto Rico | $42,866 | 6.6% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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