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Puerto Rico emergency preparedness
FEMA's National Risk Index puts Puerto Rico's expected annual loss from natural hazards at about $3.2 billion, rated Relatively Moderate. The hazards with the largest expected losses are hurricanes, earthquakes and inland flooding.
Weather alerts in Puerto Rico right now
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National Weather Service data, updated Oct 22, 2026, 7:46 AM ET. Not an official warning: follow your local NWS office. All US alerts →
Puerto Rico's biggest natural hazards
FEMA's expected annual loss for each hazard, in dollars a year, and FEMA's rating, from the National Risk Index (December 2025).
LandslideVery High$291 million a year
TsunamiVery High$249 million a year
Get ready for hurricanes, earthquakes, inland flooding and lightning
HurricaneHurricane preparedness checklist: what to do before, during and after a stormGear: Generators · Water storage containers
EarthquakeEarthquake preparedness: Drop, Cover and Hold On, and what to do afterGear: First aid kits · Fire extinguishers
Official help in Puerto Rico
- State emergency management: Emergency Management and Disaster Administration (in Spanish)
- Turn on Wireless Emergency Alerts on your phone and sign up for your county's local alerts. Make a family plan.
- More Puerto Rico government services: USA.gov
Build a kit for your household
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Seasonal checklists for Puerto Rico
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