FEMA Offices to Close for President Carter’s State Funeral, Jan. 9

SANTA FE, New Mexico — President Joe Biden has declared Thursday, Jan. 9, a National Day of Mourning for former President Jimmy Carter, who died on Dec. 29 at the age of 100. The official state funeral for Carter will take place on Jan. 9 in Washington, D.C.President Carter established the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on April 1, 1979. Out of respect for the former president, federal offices will be closed that day, including all FEMA offices in Chaves County:The Roswell Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) at the Roswell Mall will be closed on Jan. 9 and...
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Federal Disaster Assistance Tops $24.6 Million for Chaves Residents

ROSWELL, New Mexico — It has been just over three months since former President Joe Biden declared a major disaster for the state of New Mexico following the Oct. 19-20 Severe Storm and Flooding in Chaves County. To date, more than $24.6 million in federal assistance has been approved for New Mexican families affected by the disaster.FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) have approved grants and loans for more than 3,000 recovering homeowners, renters and businesses in Chaves County. This assistance helps pay for eligible losses and disaster-related damage repair and replacement of homes and...
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Beware of Contractor Fraud: Go Local, Do Your Research

SANTA FE, New Mexico – FEMA and the New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (NMDHSEM) caution Chaves County residents impacted by the Oct. 19-20 Storm and Flooding to be aware of post-disaster fraud and scams. Attempts to scam residents can be made over the phone, by mail or email, through the internet or in person. It is important to remain alert, as con artists are creative and resourceful. If an offer sounds too good to be true, it should be questioned.FEMA does not license or certify contractors. FEMA does...
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Preliminary Flood Maps for Parker County, Texas Ready for Public View

DENTON, Texas – Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review by residents and business owners in the cities of Aledo, Annetta South, Azle, Cresson, Fort Worth, Hudson Oaks, Weatherford, Willow Park and unincorporated areas of Parker County, Texas.Property owners are encouraged to review the latest information to learn about local flood risks and potential future flood insurance requirements. Community residents can identify any concerns or questions about the information provided and participate in the appeal and comment period for the maps.For this Physical Map Revision, the FIRMs for Parker...
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Federal Disaster Assistance Tops $24.6 Million for Chaves Residents

ROSWELL, New Mexico — It has been just over three months since former President Joe Biden declared a major disaster for the state of New Mexico following the Oct. 19-20 Severe Storm and Flooding in Chaves County. To date, more than $24.6 million in federal assistance has been approved for New Mexican families affected by the disaster.FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) have approved grants and loans for more than 3,000 recovering homeowners, renters and businesses in Chaves County. This assistance helps pay for eligible losses and disaster-related damage repair and replacement of homes and...
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