Federal Disaster Assistance Tops $24.6 Million for Chaves Residents
Federal Disaster Assistance Tops $24.6 Million for Chaves Residents ROSWELL, New Mexico — 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. To date, more than $24.6 million in federal assistance has been approved for New Mexican families affected by the disaster. FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) have approved grants and loans for more than 3,000 recovering homeowners, renters and businesses in Chaves County. This assistance helps pay for eligible losses and disaster-related damage repair and replacement of homes
FEMA Disaster Assistance Available for New Mexicans Impacted by the Oct. 19-20 Chaves County Flood
FEMA Disaster Assistance Available for New Mexicans Impacted by the Oct. 19-20 Chaves County Flood Chaves County homeowners and renters, who sustained damage from the Oct. 19-20, 2024, severe storm and flooding may be eligible for disaster assistance under FEMA’s Individuals and Households Program. FEMA disaster assistance may include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, to cover uninsured property losses, and other programs to help people recover from the effects of the disaster. FEMA’s assistance offers benefits that provide flexible funding directly to survivors when needed the most. In addition, FEMA’s new simplified Individual Assistance process and expanded eligibility allows New
Serious Needs Assistance and Displacement Assistance are Available to Storm and Flooding Survivors in Chaves County
Serious Needs Assistance and Displacement Assistance are Available to Storm and Flooding Survivors in Chaves County If you have an immediate or serious emergency need because of the Oct. 19-20, 2024, severe storm and flooding, you may qualify for a one-time $770 payment per household from FEMA’s Serious Needs Assistance (SNA) program. In addition, FEMA’s Displacement Assistance (DA) program offers eligible New Mexicans up to two weeks of funds to help with housing needs if your home is uninhabitable because of the storm. This money can be used to stay in a hotel, with family or friends, or other available
Disaster Unemployment Assistance Available for Chaves County Residents
Disaster Unemployment Assistance Available for Chaves County Residents New Mexico residents who lost their jobs, or are self-employed and can’t work, as a direct result of the storm and flooding may be eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA). The program is funded by FEMA and is administered by the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (DWS). If you live or work in Chaves County, you can file a claim with the DWS to request benefits. To be eligible, you must have been unemployed for more than one week following the storm and flooding on Oct. 19-20, 2024. Self-employed and unemployed