Total Emergency Relief Program payments in Puerto Rico totaled $48.7 million in 2023
Counties in Puerto Rico Receiving Total Emergency Relief Program payments, 2023
| Rank | County | Total Emergency Relief Program 2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mayaguez Municipio, Puerto Rico | $11,431,776 | 23.5% | 23.5% |
| 2 | Adjuntas Municipio, Puerto Rico | $10,189,089 | 20.9% | 44.4% |
| 3 | Lares Municipio, Puerto Rico | $8,601,175 | 17.7% | 62.0% |
| 4 | Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico | $7,869,588 | 16.2% | 78.2% |
| 5 | Utuado Municipio, Puerto Rico | $6,643,603 | 13.6% | 91.8% |
| 6 | Arecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico | $1,491,532 | 3.1% | 94.9% |
| 7 | Barranquitas Municipio, Puerto Rico | $1,450,669 | 3.0% | 97.8% |
| 8 | Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico | $715,086 | 1.5% | 99.3% |
| 9 | Corozal Municipio, Puerto Rico | $332,872 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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