Claims Office Advocate Connects in the New Year

SANTA FE, NM – The Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office Advocate Connects events will continue through March 2024. The Advocate team is available each Tuesday and Thursday in January to assist anyone impacted by the fire and subsequent flooding who have questions or concerns about the claims process. The Advocate Connects sessions are weekly in-person events designed to provide you support, listen to your concerns, solve problems and advocate on your behalf. The sessions are open to anyone interested in learning more about the Claims Office and process. You don’t need to make...
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Roosevelt County, New Mexico, Flood Maps Become Final

DENTON, Texas – New flood maps have been finalized and will become effective on June 20, 2024, for Roosevelt County, New Mexico. During the next six months, a FEMA compliance specialist will work with the community to update each floodplain ordinance and adopt these new flood maps. Residents are encouraged to examine the maps to determine if they are in a low-to-moderate or high-risk flood zone. The current and future Flood Insurance Rate Map can be viewed on FEMA’s Flood Map Changes Viewer.By understanding flood risks, individuals can decide which insurance option is...
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Preliminary Flood Maps for Allen Parish, Louisiana, Ready for Public View

DENTON, Texas – Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review by residents and business owners in portions of Village of Reeves and unincorporated areas of Allen Parish, Louisiana.Property owners are encouraged to review the latest information to learn about local flood risks and potential future flood insurance requirements. Community stakeholders can identify any concerns or questions about the information provided and participate in the appeal and comment periods for the maps.For this Physical Map Revision, the FIRMs for Allen Parish serve multiple purposes, including defining Special Flood Hazard Areas...
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Volunteer and Donate Recovery can take many years after a disaster. There are many ways to help such as donating cash, needed items or your time. Learn more about how to help those in need. Don’t self-deploy to disaster areas. Trusted organizations in the affected areas know where volunteers are needed. Work with an established organization to make sure you have the appropriate safety, training and skills needed to respond. FEMA Voluntary Agency Liaisons (VALs) build relationships and coordinate efforts with voluntary, faith-based and community organizations active in disasters. Doing Business with FEMA...
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State of New Mexico, FEMA and Claims Office Launching Outreach Effort, Starting with Text Message Campaign

Santa Fe, NM. — Beginning Dec. 13, impacted individuals and families of Mora and San Miguel counties who applied for FEMA assistance after the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fires and floods and who have not yet filed a claim with the Claims Office, may receive a text message from the Claims Office asking if they are interested in receiving more information about the Claims Office or additional recovery resources. The text message will come from the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office and will ask them to select from a series of options to...
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Comal County, Texas, Flood Maps Become Final

DENTON, Texas – New flood maps have been finalized and will become effective on May 8, 2024, for Comal County, Texas. During the next six months, a FEMA compliance specialist will work with the community to update each floodplain ordinance and adopt these new flood maps. Residents are encouraged to examine the maps to determine if they are in a low-to-moderate or high-risk flood zone. The current and future Flood Insurance Rate Map can be viewed on FEMA’s Flood Map Changes Viewer at https://msc.fema.gov/fmcv. By understanding flood risks, individuals can decide which insurance option...
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Volunteer and Donate Recovery can take many years after a disaster. There are many ways to help such as donating cash, needed items or your time. Learn more about how to help those in need. Don’t self-deploy to disaster areas. Trusted organizations in the affected areas know where volunteers are needed. Work with an established organization to make sure you have the appropriate safety, training and skills needed to respond. FEMA Voluntary Agency Liaisons (VALs) build relationships and coordinate efforts with voluntary, faith-based and community organizations active in disasters. Doing Business with FEMA...
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Revised Preliminary Flood Maps for El Paso County, Texas, Ready for Public View

DENTON, Texas – Revised Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review by residents and business owners in portions of the cities of El Paso, San Elizario and Socorro; the towns of Anthony and Clint; the Village of Vinton; Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo of Texas; and unincorporated areas of El Paso County, Texas.Property owners are encouraged to review the latest information to learn about local flood risks and potential future flood insurance requirements. Community stakeholders can identify any concerns or questions about the information provided and participate in the appeal...
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President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Arkansas

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Arkansas to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes from June 25-26, 2023.The President’s action makes federal funding available to state, tribal and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by the severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes in the counties of Arkansas, Faulkner, Lonoke and Poinsett.Federal funding is also available on...
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New Hours for Claims Office Advocate Connects

SANTA FE, N.M. -- The Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office Advocate Team announces new Advocate Connects hours to better serve individuals impacted by the fire and subsequent flooding. Advocate Connects are weekly in-person events designed to provide support, listen to concerns and solve problems.Individuals can now meet with the Advocate Team every Tuesday at the Mora County Commissioners Chambers from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Las Vegas Train Station, in the upstairs meeting room. This series of Advocate Connects will continue through...
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Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Offices and Helpline Closed in Observance of Veterans Day

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Lonoke County, Arkansas, Flood Maps Become Final

DENTON, Texas – New flood maps have been finalized and will become effective on April 25, 2024, for Lonoke County, Arkansas. During the next six months, a FEMA compliance specialist will work with the community to update each floodplain ordinance and adopt these new flood maps. Residents are encouraged to examine the maps to determine if they are in a low-to-moderate or high-risk flood zone. The current and future Flood Insurance Rate Map can be viewed on FEMA’s Flood Map Changes Viewer at https://msc.fema.gov/fmcv. By understanding flood risks, individuals can decide which insurance option...
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Public Invited to Appeal or Comment on Flood Maps in Collin County, Texas

DENTON, Texas – Revised Preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review in Collin 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...
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Claims Office pays more than $100 Million to Claimants Affected by the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire

Santa Fe, NM - The Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office has paid $101.11 million for claimant losses as of Thursday, October 19, 2023. Some of the most frequently requested losses that have been processed by the Claims Office include losses related to damaged homes and related infrastructure. These losses involve rebuilding access roads to homes, critical infrastructure like wells and septic systems, and funds to compensate for losses to outbuildings. The Claims Office has also distributed significant compensation for protective measures and future regrowth losses. Compensation for these losses includes purchasing...
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