Biden approves Puerto Rico disaster declaration after devastating Hurricane Fiona impact
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As Puerto Rico continues its recovery effort following the devastating impact of Hurricane Fiona, President Joe Biden approved a declaration that would make federal funds available.
A man points to a home that was collapsed by Hurricane Fiona at Villa Esperanza in Salinas, Puerto Rico, Wednesday, September 21, 2022. (AP Photo/Alejandro Granadillo) View of a damaged bridge after Hurricane Fiona hit Villa Esperanza in Salinas, Puerto Rico, Wednesday, September 21, 2022. (AP Photo/Alejandro Granadillo) A National Guardsman delivers water to the residents of Punta Diamante in Ponce, Puerto Rico, Wednesday, September 21, 2022, after the area was hit by Hurricane Fiona. (AP Photo/Alejandro Granadillo)
"Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses, and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster," Biden said in the declaration.