Puerto Rico.
Your local starting point.
Find official guidance from Puerto Rico Emergency Management Bureau, then organize your records and the questions you want answered.
1. Check official local updates.
Puerto Rico Emergency Management Bureau
Check the agency’s current notices, local guidance, and recovery information. Follow links to your county, municipality, or island authority when available.
Use the official agency for current local instructions and service availability.
More help in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico's housing recovery portal groups programs with different purposes and application windows. Follow the instructions for the program that fits your situation, use OCS for an insurance concern, and check DACO's contractor-registration guidance before arranging residential repairs.
Puerto Rico housing recovery: Ayuda al Ciudadano
Browse citizen recovery and resilience programs, then open the relevant program for its application notices, requirements, or existing-application status route.
OCS: Solicitud de Investigaciones
Read the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance's instructions for submitting an investigation request or complaint through its official online service.
DACO registered-contractor information
Open the registered-contractor section for DACO's explanation of the residential contractor registry and its online service link. Contact DACO if you need help confirming a provider's registration.
These Puerto Rico resources are primarily in Spanish. Check each program's current application status; a listing on the recovery portal does not mean applications are open. Sources checked 2026-10-28.
2. Organize your property records.
When access is safe and permitted, organize photos and notes by room or property area. Keep the date, visible condition, receipts, and your questions together. You can start with records you already have while waiting for access.
Use the free checklist →3. Choose the help you need.
Recovery assistance
Explore official assistance starting points and confirm eligibility directly with the provider.
Your insurer
Use your policy documents to identify the exact company and its official claims channel.
A qualified professional
Confirm the legal business name, relevant credentials, and permitted work in Puerto Rico before hiring.
Questions about Puerto Rico resources
Where should I look for current local updates?
Start with Puerto Rico Emergency Management Bureau and the relevant local authority. This page does not display a live emergency alert feed.
Does this page mean I can book an inspection?
No. It is a resource hub. Inspection availability, scope, eligibility, and delivery terms must be confirmed before booking opens.
Can I use this information without giving my contact details?
Yes. Browse these links and use the checklist without creating an account. External organizations have their own services and privacy terms.