New Mexico Wildfires DR-4652 Frequently Asked Questions and Rumor Control

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We continue to work with federal, state, local, tribal and community partners to support the ongoing response for the New Mexico Wildfires. This page offers answers to frequently asked questions and rumors about New Mexico Wildfires (DR-4652).

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Frequently Asked Questions and Rumors

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Rumor: FEMA has the final word. If my application is denied, that’s it. There is nothing I can do about it.

Fact:

Wrong. Every applicant is entitled to appeal. Below are the steps for appealing a decision:

FEMA will need your full name, address of pre-disaster residence, current phone number and address, and signature. The appeal must be postmarked within 60 days of the date the FEMA determination letter was received.

Date the appeal letter, include your nine-digit FEMA application number and the disaster code (DR-4652-NM). You can upload it to disasterassisance.com, mail or fax it to:

FEMA National Processing Service Center
P. O. Box 10055 Hyattsville, MD 20782-7055
Fax: 800-827-8112; Attention: FEMA

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