This post discusses the situation of gender-based violence in Puerto Rico. On January 25th, 2021, the Governor of Puerto Rico Pedro Pierluisi signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency in the Island for the increase in gender-based violence over the previous few months. This post will evaluate and analyze the stipulations of the executive order to understand their validity, implications, and effectiveness in meeting its goals. I would like to explore critiques to this executive action and suggest alternate approaches to this complex issue. This topic is very important given the high rates of femicides in Puerto Rico. In 2020 there were 45 cases of femicide (intentional murder of women) in the Island. Furthermore, I think it is an opportunity to expand on a topic that is not traditionally addressed within the disaster law but can arguably be benefited by resources this body of law establishes in the United States.