Disaster payments in Puerto Rico totaled $233 million from 1995-2021.
Counties in Puerto Rico Receiving Total Disaster Programs payments, 1995-2021
| Rank | County | Total Disaster Programs 1995-2021 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mayaguez Municipio, Puerto Rico | $45,903,132 | 19.7% | 19.7% |
| 2 | Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico | $42,070,110 | 18.0% | 37.7% |
| 3 | Lares Municipio, Puerto Rico | $34,459,915 | 14.8% | 52.4% |
| 4 | Utuado Municipio, Puerto Rico | $33,353,139 | 14.3% | 66.7% |
| 5 | Adjuntas Municipio, Puerto Rico | $32,221,908 | 13.8% | 80.5% |
| 6 | Barranquitas Municipio, Puerto Rico | $16,004,367 | 6.9% | 87.4% |
| 7 | Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico | $12,642,378 | 5.4% | 92.8% |
| 8 | Arecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico | $12,092,420 | 5.2% | 98.0% |
| 9 | Corozal Municipio, Puerto Rico | $4,712,421 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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