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.