On Sept. 30, 2022, President Joseph R. Biden signed the Hermit’s Peak Fire Assistance Act that provided $2.5 billion to compensate New Mexicans and Tribal Nations impacted by the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire. An additional $1.45 billion was included in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, that passed Dec. 29, 2022, providing a total of $3.95 billion to fund expected costs under the Act. Funding may cover eligible loss including personal injury, loss of property, business loss or financial loss.
The Consolidated Appropriations Act also included funding to replace water treatment facilities damaged by the fire to ensure communities have access to clean drinking water.
This historic fire, and subsequent flooding, had devastating impacts and this funding will provide much needed resources to help individuals and communities jumpstart their recovery.
Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire Assistance Act Final Rule
The Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire Assistance Act provides $3.95 billion to compensate claimants impacted by the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire.
The Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire Assistance Act Final Rule, published on August 29, 2023, explains the procedures for claimants to seek compensation for injury or loss of property resulting from the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire.
Final Rule: This fact sheet provides an overview of changes for claimants seeking compensation for injury or loss of property resulting from the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire.
Program and Policy Guide
The Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Program and Policy Guide outlines policy and guidance that inform the claims process. The Claims Office uses the program and policy guide to inform claimants, community members, and Claims Office staff of the policy guidelines applicable to claims filed under the Act.
Reports
The Advocate’s Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2023 describes the establishment of the Advocate’s Office and the activities, partnerships, and problem-solving efforts the office has applied to date to support community members.
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