Just 30 days after President Joe Biden declared a Severe Storm and Flooding disaster in Chaves County, more than $12 million in FEMA disaster assistance has been approved, going directly into the pockets of hundreds of eligible New Mexicans. To date, over 2,200 residents have applied to FEMA for federal financial assistance.
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Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) operated by the State of New Mexico and FEMA in Chaves County will operate with special Thanksgiving Holiday hours.
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Renters and homeowners who live in Chaves County and whose primary residence is uninhabitable or inaccessible, because of the Oct. 19-20, 2024, severe storm and flooding, may be eligible for federal rental assistance for temporary housing. Grants are being made available to eligible New Mexicans through FEMA’s Individuals and Households Program.
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If you have an immediate or serious emergency need because of the Oct. 19-20, 2024, severe storm and flooding, you may qualify for a one-time $770 payment per household from FEMA’s Serious Needs Assistance (SNA) program.
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FEMA is committed to helping all eligible New Mexicans recover from the damage they experienced during the Oct. 19-20, 2024, severe storm and flooding in Chaves County. This includes U.S. citizens, non-citizen nationals and qualified non-citizens.
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Debris Removal Guidelines for Private Residential Properties
Debris Removal Guidelines for Private Residential Properties. Guía para el recogido de escombros en las propiedades residenciales privadas.
Difference between Individual Assistance versus Public Assistance Grant Programs
Difference between Individual Assistance versus Public Assistance Grant Programs. La diferencia entre los programas de Asistencia Individual y Asistencia Pública.
Disaster Checklist DR-4843-New Mexico
Residents Impacted by the Severe Storms and Flooding Chaves County, October 19-20, 2024.