Disaster payments in Puerto Rico totaled $61.0 million in 2023
Counties in Puerto Rico Receiving Total Disaster Programs payments, 2023
| Rank | County | Total Disaster Programs 2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mayaguez Municipio, Puerto Rico | $15,703,382 | 25.8% | 25.8% |
| 2 | Adjuntas Municipio, Puerto Rico | $11,843,939 | 19.4% | 45.2% |
| 3 | Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico | $10,102,470 | 16.6% | 61.8% |
| 4 | Lares Municipio, Puerto Rico | $9,998,445 | 16.4% | 78.2% |
| 5 | Utuado Municipio, Puerto Rico | $6,995,658 | 11.5% | 89.6% |
| 6 | Barranquitas Municipio, Puerto Rico | $2,262,458 | 3.7% | 93.4% |
| 7 | Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico | $1,783,511 | 2.9% | 96.3% |
| 8 | Arecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico | $1,718,608 | 2.8% | 99.1% |
| 9 | Corozal Municipio, Puerto Rico | $551,101 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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