Welcome to the New Jersey Puerto Rico Commission website!
New Jersey is committed to contributing to the stabilization of Puerto Rico, so that those who wish to return to their homes on the island will have an opportunity to do so and to find a safe, stable, and sustainable environment in which they can raise a family, educate their children, find gainful employment, and enjoy a level of services similar in quality to those with which New Jersey is blessed.
The purpose of the New Jersey-Puerto Rico Commission is to:
- Advance bilateral trade and investment
- Initiate joint action on policy issues of mutual interest to New Jersey and Puerto Rico
- Promote business and academic exchanges between New Jersey and Puerto Rico
- Support Puerto Rico in its efforts to stabilize its economy
- Encourage New Jersey companies to invest in Puerto Rico’s infrastructure
- Address such other issues as determined by the commission pursuant to its purposes.
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Current Disaster Information
PREPS (English) PREPS (Spanish)
Puerto Rico Emergency Portal System (PREPS) is a service that is activated in conjunction with the Emergency Operations Center (COE) during national emergencies, such as Tormenta Ernesto. PREPS provides real-time data on essential services like electricity, water, health, and shelters during atmospheric events and emergencies such as storms, hurricanes, earthquakes, and more. For example, when you visit PREPS, you will see real time updates, such as:
- Storm location and wind speeds;
- Amount of people without electricity;
- Amount of people without water;
- Open shelters: Aguadilla, Culebra, Guaynabo, Gurabo, Humacao, Maunabo, Vieques;
- School and Medical Center closings;
- Pharmacy help center contact information and MORE
Municipal Directory - Municipios Directorio
This resource is Puerto Rico’s municipal directory search tool, which allows you to select any municipality in Puerto Rico and access contact information for the mayor or local government. It is the Commission’s mission to strengthen New Jersey’s ties with Puerto Rico, so it is vital we ensure Puerto Ricans living in New Jersey, like you, are empowered to communicate with your family and/or their representatives back on the island. This resource will help you stay connected with or at least informed about the situations that our fellow Americans are facing in Puerto Rico.
If you have insurance, you should file a claim with your insurance company immediately. FEMA assistance cannot aid with losses already covered by insurance.
The Disaster Distress Helpline, 1-800-985-5990, is a 24/7, 365-day-a-year, national hotline dedicated to providing immediate crisis counseling for people who are experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster. This toll-free, multilingual, and confidential crisis support service is available to all residents in the United States and its territories. Stress, anxiety, and other depression-like symptoms are common reactions after a disaster. Call or text 1-800-985-5990 to connect with a trained crisis counselor.
RED CROSS
Apply for Disaster Assistance
The fastest way to apply is through DisasterAssistance.gov. You can also apply through the FEMA mobile app or by calling 1-800-621-3362. If you use a video relay service, captioned telephone service, or other communication services, please provide FEMA the specific number assigned for that service.
Learn more about the application process.
Hurricane Fiona Information
Official Site of The State of New Jersey
