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.
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Chaves County homeowners and renters who were affected by the Oct. 19-20 storms and flooding have just three days left to apply to FEMA for Federal disaster assistance. The deadline to apply is Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, by 11:59 p.m.
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Chaves County homeowners and renters who were affected by the Oct. 19-20 storms and flooding may be eligible to receive federal disaster assistance from FEMA. But don’t wait to register! Jan. 2, 2025, is the last day to apply.
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If your car, van or truck was damaged — inside or out — because of the Oct. 19-20 severe storms and flooding and you live, work or were visiting in Chaves County you may qualify for assistance from FEMA through the Other Needs Assistance (ONA) program.
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A single inch of floodwater can cause up to $25,000 of damage to a home, and can occur anywhere and often catches homeowners, renters, and business owners by surprise, leaving them unprepared and vulnerable.
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New Mexico; FEMA-4843-DR
Report on Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) information for FEMA-4843-DR; New Mexico as a result of a severe storm and flooding during the period of October 19-20, 2024.
Debris Removal Guidelines for Private Residential Properties
Debris Removal Guidelines for Private Residential Properties. Guía para el recogido de escombros en las propiedades residenciales privadas.
Difference between Individual Assistance versus Public Assistance Grant Programs
Difference between Individual Assistance versus Public Assistance Grant Programs. La diferencia entre los programas de Asistencia Individual y Asistencia Pública.
Disaster Checklist DR-4843-New Mexico
Residents Impacted by the Severe Storms and Flooding Chaves County, October 19-20, 2024.