Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) operated by the State of New Mexico and FEMA in Ruidoso and on the Mescalero Apache Reservation will be closed on Sundays beginning July 14.Both DRCs will continue to operate Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. MT to 7 p.m. MT.Residents and business owners in Lincoln, Otero, Rio Arriba and San Juan counties and on the Mescalero Apache Reservation can visit the centers to apply for FEMA assistance, upload documents, learn about available resources and get their questions answered in person. Recovery specialists from FEMA and the U.S. Small...

DENTON, Texas – Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review by residents and business owners in all communities and incorporated areas of Freestone County, Texas.Property owners are encouraged to review the latest information to learn about local flood risks and potential future flood insurance requirements. Community stakeholders can identify any concerns or questions about the information provided and participate in the appeal and comment periods for the maps.This is Freestone County’s first complete set of digital FIRMs. These maps serve multiple purposes, including defining Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHAs)....

Homeowners and renters in two additional New Mexico counties – Rio Arriba and San Juan – are now eligible to receive FEMA Individual Assistance (IA) grants to help them recover from the South Fork and Salt Fires and floods, which began June 17. Rio Arriba and San Juan counties join Lincoln and Otero counties, as well as the Mescalero Apache Reservation which were previously approved in June.FEMA’s Individuals and Household Program assistance is intended to help jumpstart your recovery. Here are some examples of basic needs:Other Needs Assistance may be provided to homeowners and...

SANTA FE, N.M. – Those impacted by recent flooding in San Miguel County may be eligible for relief through the FEMA Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office (“Claims Office”). Large-scale wildfires can alter ground conditions and increase the risk of flooding; individuals impacted by the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire (“fire”) and living within the burn scar are at greatest risk. Flood damage directly related to the 2022 fire is compensable if an individual does not have flood insurance or is not fully compensated through their flood insurance. The Claims Office legally cannot duplicate benefits...

AUSTIN -- Your house has never flooded. You have a homeowner's insurance policy. You're thinking: "I'm covered."Maybe not. Many Texas residents may believe they don't need to buy flood insurance. They don't live in a high-risk flood zone. But flooding can happen anywhere, often to the surprise of residents who thought they were covered for disaster. When flooding happens, the damage is not covered by most homeowners' insurance policies. One inch of floodwater can cause more than $25,000 of damage in a home. Before a community is eligible for federal disaster assistance, it...

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WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Texas to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Beryl from July 5-9, 2024. Federal funding is available to the state, tribal and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis in Anderson, Angelina, Aransas, Austin, Bowie, Brazoria, Brazos, Burleson, Calhoun, Cameron, Camp, Cass, Chambers, Cherokee, Colorado, Dewitt, Fayette, Fort Bend, Freestone, Galveston, Goliad, Gregg, Grimes, Hardin, Harris, Harrison, Hidalgo, Houston, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Kenedy, Kleberg, Lavaca, Lee, Leon, Liberty, Madison, Marion, Matagorda, Milam,...

Disaster Recovery Centers provide disaster survivors with information from FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration. Disaster survivors can get help applying for federal assistance, learn about the types of assistance available, learn about the appeals process and get updates on applications. Canton Intermediate School DRC Hours Monday:Closed Tuesday:Closed Wednesday:Closed Thursday:10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Friday:10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday:10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday:Closed Notes This center is closed Monday, July 8, 2024, Tuesday, July 9, 2024 and Wednesday, July 10, 2024 due to inclement weather. This center...

FEMA assistance is not taxable. Applying for disaster assistance will not affect other federal benefits you may receive. Accepting FEMA funds will not affect eligibility for Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits or other federal or state benefit programs.Disaster funds help survivors pay for temporary housing, essential home repairs, essential personal property replacement, and other serious disaster-related needs not covered by insurance or other sources.If you live in Baxter, Benton, Boone, Fulton, Greene, Madison, Marion and Randolph counties and you had loss or damage from the severe storms...