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Kenneth Pin has lived in Santa Fe for 31 years, working exclusively in the arena of community development. Kenneth’s background is in infrastructure and project management, grant writing, grant administration and assisting small rural communities in accessing funding to match their capital needs to funding sources. He wants to use his skills to help people affected by the fire receive monetary compensation for the loss of their homes and property to help them rebuild.
As summer temperatures continue to rise, staying cool can become challenging. For many, heat is difficult to avoid. When heat becomes dangerous, here are some steps you can take to keep yourself and others safe.
DeAndre Montoya is from Los Vigiles, NM and lives in Santa Fe, NM. DeAndre's journey with the Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire began a little over a year ago, as he raced home not knowing how chaotic the next several days would be.
The Atlantic hurricane season began June 1 and FEMA teams across the country are preparing to deploy. This includes FEMA’s new Supplemental Response Teams (SRT). These teams consist of established all-hazards incident management teams that are made up of state, local, tribal and territorial (SLTT) partners, as well as other federal agencies.
The plans you put into place before a disaster are essential to how you can respond in the moment and how you recover afterwards. It’s important to plan not just for you and your family, but also for your pets, farm animals and livestock. Here are five steps you can take to make sure you have a plan in case of a disaster.
Diane Vigil-Hayes is a problem-solver, which has served her well in her position as a Navigator with the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Santa Fe Claims Office.
Guam - In the immediate aftermath of Typhoon Mawar which struck Guam last month, parents of children with autism faced unique challenges in registering for FEMA assistance.
Agnes Lujan is a 1983 graduate of Mora High School and has had a 38-year career in customer service. Before joining the Las Vegas Claims Office, Agnes held managerial roles with Pacheco Oil and Gas, Pacheco LP Gas and Ferrellgas. Agnes is proud mom to son, A.J., and daughter, Natasha; and Nana to four grandsons, with another on the way. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her grandsons, crafts, drawing and painting.
June is Pet Preparedness Month. Your pet is an important member of your family. To make sure that your pet is as ready for a disaster as you are, include them in your emergency plan. This means gathering the supplies they will need before a disaster happens and knowing how you will evacuate them. This month, FEMA employees are sharing how they keep their own pets prepared.
Delbert Romero is from Truchas, NM. He joined FEMA in August 2022, serving as a Mitigation Specialist for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. In March 2023, he joined the Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office as a Claims Navigator. Previous to Delbert's work with FEMA, he was with the State of New Mexico's Emergency Management Bureau, Los Alamos National Laboratory, and he wrote grants for numerous non-profit organizations and raised funds for youth programs, libraries and community centers. In his free time, Delbert enjoys working on old cars and hiking in the mountains.
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