10/19/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/19/2024 07:01
The State of New Mexico and FEMA will permanently cease operation of the Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) at the Horton Complex in Ruidoso today. But FEMA is not leaving New Mexico, as the agency continues working with the New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) to help residents and communities in their recovery from the South Fork and Salt Fires and/or flooding.
The Horton ComplexDRC at 237 Service Road in Ruidoso will close at 4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 19.
Today is also the last day for homeowners and renters impacted by the fires or flooding (from June 17 to Aug. 20, 2024) to apply to FEMA for federal disaster assistance.
The deadline to apply for a long-term, low-interest disaster loan from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is also today.
After the DRC is closed, you can still contact FEMA by:
For an American Sign Language video on how to apply for assistance visit, youtube.com/watch?v= WZGpWI2RCNw.
FEMA encourages you to keep in touch with the agency:
In addition, you can call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362 to:
For information about FEMA's Individual Assistance program, visit www.fema.gov/assistance/individual.