In the wake of the earthquakes that have affected Puerto Rico since January 6, 2020,
the membership of PRBAF offer their thoughts and prayers to the affected families and wish
to provide the following public service information for the benefit of those in the island.
A raíz de los terremotos que han afectado a Puerto Rico desde el 6 de enero de 2020,
los miembros del PRBAF ofrecen sus pensamientos y oraciones a las familias afectados y desean
proporcionar la siguiente información de servicio público para el beneficio de aquellos en la isla:
Agencia Federal para el Manejo de Emergencias (FEMA): 1-800-621-3362.
Cuartel General de la Policía de Puerto Rico: 787-343-2020 o el 787-793-1234
Servicio Nacional de Meteorología: 787-253-4586
Departamento de Transporte y Obras Públicas: 787-225-1539, 787-721-8790, 787-721-6043 o el 787-722-1401.
Bomberos de Puerto Rico: 787-722-1120 en el área metropolitana
Autoridad de Energía Eléctrica: 787-521-3434
Autoridad de Acueductos y Alcantarillados: 787-620-2482 en el área metropolitana y 787-860-2482 en Fajardo
Cruz Roja Americana: 787-758-8150
Agencia Estatal para el Manejo de Emergencias: 787-724-0124
Thanks to all of our members and community leaders who joined us in Tallahassee for the Puerto Rico Day 2020 Celebration.
Dear Colleagues,
The PRBAF understands the serious impact the Coronavirus (COVID-19) is having on our community and we continue to closely monitor the news and health organizations regarding the virus. The health of our legal community is important to us and we are committed to doing our part to address this threat seriously and proactively. The Florida Bar has established a webpage with central communications to all Bar members at this link.
In preparation to re-opening of courts and legal services, you may obtain some guidance from the following resources:
COVID-19 Back to Work Checklist
Department of Health and OSHA Guidance for preparing to return to work and assessing risk
All citizens of Florida are encouraged to follow government advisories through Florida’s COVID-19 information page and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Thank you and be safe!