News, Media & Events: New Mexico

Events



Jun 20, 2024 - Aug 30, 2024
Important Date
National Floodplain Administrator Training Needs Assessment Survey
FEMA manages the National Flood Insurance Program which includes more than 22,600 Participating Communities. This year, FEMA’s Floodplain Management Division is conducting a survey of the nation’s Floodplain Administrators who manage local floodplains for these jurisdictions. Survey findings will inform a five-year National Floodplain Administrators Training Strategy that will be coordinated by the Floodplain Management Division.

Preparedness Tips

A few inches of water in a 1,000-square foot home could cost more than $10,000 in repairs and replacement of personal possessions. Homeowner’s insurance doesn’t cover most floods. Learn more about flood insurance.

Press Releases and Fact Sheets

U.S. Citizenship and FEMA Eligibility

FEMA is committed to helping all eligible New Mexicans recover from the damage they experienced during the South Fork and Salt Fires and flooding. This includes U.S. citizens, non-citizen nationals and qualified non-citizens.
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Biden-Harris Administration Continues Recovery Efforts in New Mexico as it Responds to Recent Wildfires in the Area

At the direction of President Biden, FEMA continues supporting recovery efforts in New Mexico for those affected by the devastating 2022 Hermit’s Peak and Calf Canyon Fires while responding to areas in the southeast portion of the state impacted by last week’s South Fork and Salt Fires and flooding.
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FEMA Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Santa Fe Claims Office Extends Hours to Include Saturdays

SANTA FE, N.M. — The FEMA Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office location in Santa Fe is now open Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to noon MT to better accommodate affected community members. The new Saturday hours supplement the already existing weekday schedule of Monday through Thursday, from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. MT. Claims Office hours in Las Vegas and Mora remain the same.
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