Vega Alta estimates losses of $7 million after severe flooding, requests emergency declaration

Vega Alta municipal staff reported that they are facing a critical situation following the heavy rains of recent days, with damages already estimated at around $7 million.

The mayor of Vega Alta, María Vega Pagán, requested that the state government include Vega Alta in the state declaration of emergency following the heavy rains that have affected the island in recent days. According to the mayor, the estimated damages reach $7 million. “This has been an odyssey. A daily challenge that continues to increase and that has no signs of stopping. I fear much greater damage. We need the intervention of La Fortaleza, be…

VEGA ALTA – The mayor of Vega Alta María Vega Pagán requested that the state government include Vega Alta in the state declaration of emergency. According to the mayor, the estimated damages reach 7 million dollars. “This has been an odyssey. A daily challenge that continues to increase and that has no signs of stopping. I fear much greater damage. We need the intervention of La Fortaleza, because the municipality will not be able to afford the …