New Mexicans facing flooding from burn scars will receive assistance from FEMA

More federal assistance is on the way to help those suffering wildfire and flood damage. KOAT has covered New Mexicans devastated by monsoon flooding for the past several weeks. Some of the people in those areas told us that FEMA denied them. With the recently announced expanded disaster relief, those people may now be eligible for that federal aid. President Joe Biden visited our state two months ago and approved federal assistance for New Mexicans, but it was only for those who were damaged by wildfires. well aware that people in the affected areas are having a hard time,” said Sandra Eslinger, FEMA coordinating officer. Now, burn-scarred flooding is decimating northern New Mexico. “When you see the water running and comes out of the ditch, that’s the scary part. I went to visit FEMA and they turned me away,” said Margaret and John Sanchez, who live in flooded areas with burn scars. .Dasha Castillo is a spokeswoman for FEMA. and debris,” Castillo said. Residents of Mora, Lincoln, Colfax, San Miguel and Valencia counties may now be eligible for FEMA flood assistance, though they already received help for wildfire damage. FEMA representatives say that if someone has already registered for wildfire assistance, they don’t have to re-register for flooding. Castillo said, “You’ll get an inspector who will come add you to assess the damage and that starts the recovery process.” . “FEMA assistance will be situation-specific. Location and circumstances, like insurance, will play a role in approving that assistance. FEMA tells KOAT they are working to extend the deadline to register, but as of As of now, it’s still August 4. To register, you can call 1-800-621-3362 or visit https://www.koat.com/article/as-seen-on-7-links/33572836.

More federal assistance is on the way to help those suffering wildfire and flood damage.

KOAT has covered New Mexicans devastated by monsoon flooding for the past few weeks. Some of the people in those areas told us that FEMA denied them. With the recently announced expanded disaster relief, those people may now be eligible for that federal aid.

President Joe Biden visited our state two months ago and approved federal assistance for New Mexicans, but it was only for those who were damaged by wildfires.

“We are well aware that people in the affected areas are going through a difficult time,” said FEMA Coordinating Officer Sandra Eslinger.

Now, burn flooding is decimating northern New Mexico.

“When you see the water running up and out of the ditch, that’s the scary part. I went to visit FEMA and they turned me away,” said Margaret and John Sanchez, who live in flooded areas with burn scars.

With expanded disaster relief assistance, those New Mexicans could be getting the help they need.

Dasha Castillo is a spokesperson for FEMA.

“There is now a possibility of disaster assistance available for damage from flooding, mud and debris,” Castillo said.

Residents of Mora, Lincoln, Colfax, San Miguel and Valencia counties may now be eligible for FEMA flood assistance. Although they already received help for the damage caused by the forest fires. FEMA representatives say that if someone has already registered for wildfire assistance, they do not have to re-register for flooding.

Castillo said, “You’ll get an inspector who will come add you to assess the damage, and that starts the recovery process.”

FEMA assistance will be specific to each situation. Location and circumstances, such as insurance, will play a role in whether that help is approved. FEMA tells KOAT that they are working to extend the deadline to register, but right now, it’s still August 4.

To sign up, you can call 1-800-621-3362 or go to https://www.koat.com/article/as-seen-on-7-links/33572836.

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