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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97155
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    The U.S. Small Business Administration has issued a notice regarding a declaration of a major disaster for public assistance in Puerto Rico, due to Tropical Storm Ernesto. The declaration, dated November 27, 2024, allows Private Non-Profit organizations that provide essential services to apply for disaster loans through the MySBA Loan Portal. The incident period lasted from August 13 to August 16, 2024, and affected multiple municipalities. Loan applications for physical damage must be submitted by January 27, 2025, and for economic injury by August 27, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    In November 2024, the U.S. said it would help some groups in Puerto Rico after a big storm by giving them money. These groups help people, and they can ask for money until next year.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 554
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a notice to change some details in a previous major disaster declaration for Puerto Rico. David Maurstad has been appointed as the new Federal Coordinating Officer, replacing Thomas Von Essen. This change was made on December 13, 2020, and involves various federal assistance programs for disaster relief. The notice provides information about the applicable federal assistance catalog numbers for reporting and funds distribution.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA changed the person in charge of helping Puerto Rico recover from a big disaster, and now David Maurstad is the new leader. This change, made in December 2020, will help make sure the right help gets to where it's needed.