DENTON, Texas – Preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps are available for review in Ellis County, Texas. Residents and business owners are encouraged to review the latest information to learn about local flood risks and potential future flood insurance requirements. The updated maps were produced in coordination with local, state and FEMA officials. Significant community review of the maps has already taken place, but before the maps become final, community stakeholders can identify any concerns or questions about the information provided and participate in the 90-day appeal...

SANTA FE, New Mexico – FEMA and the state of New Mexico are committed to providing disaster assistance to people with disabilities and access and functional needs. Assistance is also available for those who communicate in languages other than English. Some individuals without a disability may have temporary or long-term conditions where they also need a little extra help but might not think to ask for it. FEMA offers extra assistance to people such as older adults, individuals who have difficulty with English, or those who have problems with transportation or...

SANTA FE, New Mexico – A Disaster Recovery Center is now open at the Eastern New Mexico University to help New Mexico residents affected by the ongoing wildfires. Residents can get help with their disaster assistance applications, upload documents and get questions answered about federal disaster assistance. The center is located at: Eastern New Mexico University 709 Mechem Dr. Ruidoso, NM, 88345 Hours of operation: Sunday, May 15, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday thru Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Disaster Recovery Centers are dedicated, accessible and established locations where...

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 located at: Ruidoso, NM Ruidoso Community Center (parking lot) 501 Sudderth Drive Ruidoso, NM 88345 Saturday, May 14 ONLY 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Las Vegas, NM Old Memorial Middle School (parking lot) 947 Legion Drive Las Vegas, NM 87701 Hours of operation: Saturday, May 14: Noon to 6...

SANTA FE, New Mexico – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loan application holds many benefits for New Mexico residents who apply for federal assistance after the recent wildfires. An applicant who is referred to the SBA during the initial FEMA application process is expected to complete an SBA loan application. Submitting a loan application keeps the full range of disaster assistance available as an option. SBA low-interest disaster loans are meant for more than just businesses. Applicants are often referred to the SBA after initially applying for federal disaster assistance....