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Hurricane Maria recovery resources and information for Puerto Rico

We have information about recent U.S. recovery efforts in the area, as well as links to recovery resources.

We've been staying in close contact with officials in Puerto Rico as we figure out the best way Boston can help. Please refer to the following brochure for a list of available resources:

Resources for Puerto Rico

Resources for Puerto Rico (Spanish)

Housing help information

Housing Help Information (Spanish) 

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  • Mass. United for Puerto Rico Fund

    The fund will be dedicated to relief and reconstruction efforts, and to support any Puerto Ricans arriving in Boston and the state.

  • Updates

    Officials from Puerto Rico

    The governor’s office in Puerto Rico has released the operational status of hospitals, food and water distribution centers, gas stations, dialysis centers, supermarkets, and other important information. Get the latest updates on the governor's office website.

    Federal Emergency Management Agency

    Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) personnel, as well as thousands of other federal employees, are on the ground engaged in response and recovery operations. Read the federal public service announcement.

    Hurricane Maria resources

    Puerto Rican government information:

    Do you need to contact the Puerto Rican government? Please use this information:

    Phone: 202-800-3133
    Email: maria1@prfaa.pr.gov

    More Information

    Shelter and reunification

    Red Cross shelter map
    Find shelters through an American Red Cross map.

    Red Cross Safe and Well website
    Register and post messages to show you’re safe, or to search for loved ones, in Spanish and English.

    General American Red Cross help
    Want to speak to someone at the American Red Cross about a missing friend or relative? Contact 1-800-REDCROSS OR 1-800-733-2767, and choose option 1.

    How to Help

    Puerto Rico Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster
    Register to volunteer in support of the relief efforts.

    Unidos Por Puerto Rico
    An aid fund for survivors of Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Maria.

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  • Mass. United for Puerto Rico Fund

    The fund will be dedicated to relief and reconstruction efforts, and to support any Puerto Ricans arriving in Boston and the state.

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