On Jul. 11, FEMA made relief available in San Miguel County, NM.
FEMA made relief available via Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon office for recent flooding.
Those impacted by recent flooding in San Miguel county may be eligible for relief.
Relief Eligibility
Flood damage directly related to the 2022 fire is compensable if an individual does not have flood insurance or is not fully compensated through their flood insurance.
The Claims Office legally cannot duplicate benefits and therefore can only compensate for damages and other expenses that are not already covered through insurance.
Those experiencing cascading impacts who opted into flood insurance through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) should begin their NFIP insurance claim.
Relief Deadline
Deadline to submit a Notice of Loss to begin a Claims Office claim for recent flood damages and/or other damages directly linked to the 2022 fire is Nov. 14, 2024.
Sep. 2024 FEMA Deadline Extension
On Sep. 26, 2024, FEMA issued deadline extension to start a claim until Dec. 20, 2024.
Continuing resolution reopens window to apply for 5 year flood insurance until Dec. 20.
