Jennifer Lopez calls on fans to donate to relief charities in her native Puerto Rico

Jennifer Lopez has urged her fans to donate to charities in her native Puerto Rico after Hurricane Fiona brought catastrophic flooding to the Caribbean island.

The singer, 53, – who was born in New York to Puerto Rican parents – took to her Instagram story on Tuesday to share a link to the Fundraising Spanish Federation.

Significant amounts of damage are being reported across the island after the hurricane made landfall on Sunday, turning roads into raging torrents while washing away even newly built bridges after Hurricane Maria in 2017.

In her post, J-Lo wrote: “It is vital that we do what we can to help our families in Puerto Rico, and now the Dominican Republic.

“I work with the @hispanicfederation in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic.

“These member organizations of the Hispanic Federation are on site to assess the real needs of the people on the islands. For more information, visit the website for updates and support where you can!’

Horrible: Massive amounts of damage are reported across the island after the hurricane made landfall on Sunday, with roads turning into raging torrents as even newly built bridges washed away after Hurricane Maria in 2017

Charity: The singer, 53, – who was born in New York to Puerto Rican parents – took to her Instagram story Tuesday to share a link to the Hispanic Federation raising money

Significant amounts of damage are being reported across the island of Puerto Rico after Hurricane Fiona made landfall on Sunday afternoon.

Roads turned into raging torrents as even newly built bridges were washed away after Hurricane Maria in 2017.

The entire island is once again without electricity, sending the island population of about 3.2 million people into a total blackout. The raging wind tore roofs off houses while the heavy rain also caused landslides.

Devastation: The storm washed away a bridge in the central mountain town of Utuado, which police say was installed by the National Guard after Hurricane Maria struck in 2017

The storm also washed away a bridge in the central mountain town of Utuado, which police say was installed by the National Guard after Hurricane Maria struck in 2017.

Fiona struck about 15 miles southeast of Mayaguez with maximum sustained winds of 85 miles per hour, according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center. It was moving northwest at 90 mph.

Earlier on Sunday, President Joe Biden authorized the declaration of a state of emergency. Puerto Rico’s ports have been closed and flights from the main airport have been cancelled.

Awareness: In her post, J-Lo wrote, “It is vital that we do what we can to help our families in Puerto Rico and now the Dominican Republic.

Roots: J-Lo is fiercely proud of her Puerto Rican heritage and devoted part of her Super Bowl halftime show (pictured) to showcasing dance and song from the country

The emergency declaration authorizes the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to coordinate disaster relief and take emergency measures, the White House explains.

US Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm said agency officials deployed to Puerto Rico will assist with recovery efforts “once it becomes safe to do so.” Fiona was at hurricane strength when torrential rains swept the Caribbean.

The National Hurricane Center said radar indicated the storm made landfall at about 3:20 p.m. along the island’s southwest coast near Punta Tocon.

The storm clouds covered the entire island and tropical storm winds extended as far as 140 miles from the center of Fiona.

Scary: Fiona hit about 24 miles southeast of Mayaguez with maximum sustained winds of 85 mph, according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center

Seriously: Earlier on Sunday, President Joe Biden authorized the declaration of a state of emergency. Puerto Rico’s ports are closed and flights from the main airport have been cancelled