Wildfires and Hurricane Indemnity Program Payments in Puerto Rico totaled $196 million from 1995-2021.
Counties in Puerto Rico Receiving Wildfires and Hurricane Indemnity Program Payments payments, 1995-2021
| Rank | County | Wildfires and Hurricane Indemnity Program Payments 1995-2021 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico | $39,186,173 | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| 2 | Mayaguez Municipio, Puerto Rico | $38,958,005 | 19.9% | 39.9% |
| 3 | Utuado Municipio, Puerto Rico | $32,294,707 | 16.5% | 56.4% |
| 4 | Lares Municipio, Puerto Rico | $31,684,210 | 16.2% | 72.6% |
| 5 | Adjuntas Municipio, Puerto Rico | $31,474,795 | 16.1% | 88.6% |
| 6 | Barranquitas Municipio, Puerto Rico | $10,573,423 | 5.4% | 94.0% |
| 7 | Arecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico | $5,283,481 | 2.7% | 96.7% |
| 8 | Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico | $3,972,019 | 2.0% | 98.8% |
| 9 | Corozal Municipio, Puerto Rico | $2,428,837 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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