08/17/2024 | Press release | Archived content
If you suffered damage to your home or personal property because of the South Fork and Salt Fires and flooding, which began June 17, you now have until Oct. 19, 2024, to apply for federal disaster assistance from FEMA.
At the request of New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, FEMA has extended the application deadline 60 days for residents of Lincoln, Otero, Rio Arriba and San Juan counties and the Mescalero Apache Reservation.
Individuals and families affected by the fires and floods may be eligible for rental assistance, temporary housing, home repairs, personal property losses and other disaster-related needs not covered by insurance.
The first step for individuals and households to receive help is to apply to FEMA for federal disaster assistance. There are no costs involved to apply for, or receive, FEMA assistance. There are four ways to apply:
For an American Sign Language (ASL) video on how to apply for assistance, visit youtube.com/watch= WZGpWI2RCNw.
The deadline to apply for FEMA assistance is now Oct. 19, 2024. The U.S. Small Business Administration's (SBA) deadline to apply for a long-term, low interest disaster loan has also been extended to Oct. 19, 2024. SBA representatives are available at disaster recovery centers. Homeowners and businesses can also visit www.SBA.gov/disaster, call SBA's customer service center at 800-659-2955. Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals may call 7-1-1 or email [email protected] for information or to apply.
For more information about FEMA's Individual Assistance program, visit www.fema.gov/assistance/individual.