2022 Wildfire Newsroom
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Types of Assistance Available for New Mexican Residents Affected by Wildfires
FEMA assistance for the residents of New Mexico affected by the ongoing wildfires includes a variety of programs. Below is a summary of the types of assistance currently available. Insurance Residents with homeowners or renters insurance should contact their insurance...
FEMA Grants Do Not Need to be Repaid
May 17, 2022DR-4652- NM PSA 002FEMA News Desk: 940-898-5454FEMA-R6-NewsDesk@fema.dhs.gov PSA FEMA Grants Do Not Need to be RepaidSTART DATE: ImmediatelyKILL DATE: XXRUN TIME: 35 Seconds FEMA GRANTS ARE NOT LOANS AND DO NOT HAVE TO BE REPAID NOR WILL FEMA ASK FOR...
Disaster Recovery Center Opens at Eastern NM University
May 17, 2022DR-4652- NM PSA 001FEMA News Desk: 940-898-5454FEMA-R6-NewsDesk@fema.dhs.gov PSA Disaster Recovery Center Opens at Eastern NM University START DATE: ImmediatelyKILL DATE: XXRUN TIME: 30 Seconds A DISASTER RECOVERY CENTER IS OPEN IN LINCOLN COUNTY AT...
TODAY: Governor, FEMA administrator to hold media availability
MEDIA ADVISORY Contact: Nora Meyers Sackett Press Secretary, Office of the Governor nora.sackett@state.nm.us (505) 690-7313 May 17, 2022 SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham will be joined by national FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell on Tuesday to give an...
FEMA Publishes Rumor Control Web Page
May 16, 2022DR-4652-NM MA-003FEMA News Desk: 940-898-5454FEMA-R6-NewsDesk@fema.dhs.gov Media Advisory FEMA Publishes Rumor Control Web Page SANTA FE, NM. – In an effort to control current and common myths and rumors about FEMA disaster assistance, an FAQ/Rumor page...
FEMA ofrece acceso equitativo a todos los residentes afectados por los incendios forestales en New Mexico
16 de mayo de 2022DR-4652-NM NR-006Sala de Prensa de FEMA: 940-898-5454FEMA-R6-NewsDesk@fema.dhs.gov Comunicado de Prensa FEMA ofrece acceso equitativo a todos los residentes afectados por los incendios forestales en New Mexico SANTA FE, New Mexico –La Agencia Federal...
FEMA Offers Equal Access to All New Mexico Residents Affected by Wildfires
May 16, 2022 DR-4652-NM NR-006 FEMA News Desk: 940-898-5454 FEMA-R6-NewsDesk@fema.dhs.gov News Release FEMA Offers Equal Access to All New Mexico Residents Affected by Wildfires SANTA FE, New Mexico – FEMA and the state of New Mexico are committed to providing...
Governor requests greater federal assistance for New Mexicans, asks federal government to cover 100% of disaster costs
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday sent a letter to President Joe Biden requesting additional federal assistance under the disaster declaration signed by the president earlier this month in response to widespread wildfire activity across the state. “New...
New Mexicans Affected by Wildfires Can Visit FEMA Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers Starting May 14
SANTA FE, New Mexico – FEMA will be operating multiple Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers (MDRC) to assist New Mexicans affected by wildfires. Residents may visit any one of the MDRCs to speak face-to-face with FEMA specialists. Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers will be...
Guidance for residents returning to their homes after destructive fires.
Homeowners should be aware of the immediate and long-term health risks associated with exposure to residential wildfire ash and debris. Residential wildfire debris may contain some or all of the following: Tiny particles of dust, dirt and soot that can easily...
Executive Orders:
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Executive Order 2022-025
Declaring an Emergency in Sandoval County due to the Cerro Pelado Fire Event and Authorizing Emergency Funds for the Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
Executive Order 2022-023
Authorizing Additional Emergency Funds for the New Mexico National Guard
Executive Order 2022-022
Declaring Severe Drought and Fire Conditions Throughout the State and Uring Municipal and County Governments to Consider Fireworks Bans Under the Fireworks Licensing and Safety Act
Executive Order 2022-021
Declaring an Emergency in Mora County due to the Cooks and Calf Fires and Authorizing Emergency Funds for the Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
Executive Order 2022-020
Declaring an Emergency in Lincoln County due to Fire Event and Authorizing Emergency Funds for the Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
Executive Order 2022-019
Declaring an Emergency in Colfax County due to the Cooks Peak Fire and Authorizing Emergency Funds for the Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
Executive Order 2022-018
Declaring an Emergency in Valencia County due to the Big Hole Fire and Authorizing Emergency Funds for the Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
Executive Order 2022-017
Declaring an Emergency in San Miguel County due to the Hermit’s Peak Fire and Authorizing Emergency Funds for the Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
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