South Fork & Salt Fires Resources

Resources for South Fork & Salt Fires

For Lincoln and Otero Counties, and the Mescalero Apache Reservation
Entire Resource Guide
 
The deadline to apply for FEMA Assistance has been extended to October 19, 2024
 

FEMA Resources

To find out if you are eligible for FEMA’s Individual Assistance, start by registering at:

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Please have the following information available when you call:

  • A phone number and a reliable alternative in case FEMA needs to return your call
  • Address of the damaged property
  • Annual household income
  • Social Security number
  • Bank account information (or direct deposit information)
  • Insurance information (if you have insurance)
  • Brief description of damages
  • Current mailing address
  • Email address

To learn more about FEMA’s Individual Assistance programs, please visit:

For Frequently Asked Questions, visit https://fema.gov/disaster/4652/faq-rumor. 

  • Additionally, the FEMA Public Assistance Program provides supplemental grant assistance for debris removal, emergency protective measures, and the restoration and mitigation of disaster-damaged facilities.
  • The FEMA Helpline (1-800-621-3362 / TTY (800) 462-7585) may be able to provide additional referrals.

FEMA Public Assistance Program Application Process

  • FEMA Public Assistance Applicants are SLTT government entities and PNPs that apply for Public Assistance by submitting a Request for Public Assistance via FEMA’s Public Assistance Grants Portal (https://grantee.fema.gov).
  • FEMA accepts Requests for Public Assistance up to 30 days from the date the area(county, parish, city, municipality, etc.) was designated in the declaration. After FEMA approves the Request for Public Assistance, the Applicant receives notification of approval and instructions on how to request funding for its incident-related impacts.

Facility Eligibility

In general, SLTT government Applicants may receive Public Assistance grant funding for facilities that the Applicant owns or has legal responsibility for maintaining. PNP Applicants may receive funding for facilities that provide educational, utility, emergency, medical, or custodial care, including for senior citizens or individuals with disabilities, and other essential social-type services to the public.

Work Eligibility

  • At a minimum, work must meet each of the following three general criteria to be eligible:
  • Be required as a result of the declared incident.
  • Be located within the designated area; and  
  • Be the legal responsibility of an eligible Applicant
  • For additional information on the Public Assistance Program, please visit: https://www.fema.gov/assistance/public/process
 
FOR THE MOST UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION: State Wildfire Dashboard
STATE HOTLINE: 883-663-4763 or DHSEM Wildfire Recovery Resources
  • This hotline is for:
    • Inquiries related to fire
    • Shelter
    • Livestock
    • Emergency evacuation and transportation
    • Any requests for on the ground for volunteers or fire crews. 

Important Links

 
New Mexico Fire Information: https://nmfireinfo.com/ New Mexico
Fire Resources: https://www.dhsem.nm.gov/nmwildfires/
General Resources: https://www.findhelp.org/
FEMA Disaster Assistance Application: http://www.disasterassistance.gov/
SBA Office of Disaster Assistance: www.sba.gov/disaster
American Red Cross NM: https://rdcrss.org/397oh4L
Internal Revenue Service: https://bit.ly/2I2rrs5
D-SNAP Nutrition Assistance: https://bit.ly/3O7OXkC
Workforce Development: https://www.dws.state.nm.us/DUA
 
 

Medical Resources

 
Support with Reunification: Call American Red Cross Reunification at 1-800-733-2767.
Please have any personal information with addresses of where the person was last seen and any photos of the person. 
 
Red Cross Services: If you need access to medical services and supplies, you can register at any of the following Red Cross supported/managed sites:
  • Eastern New Mexico University – Roswell
  • Lincoln County Fairgrounds
  • Capitan High School
  • Mescalero Apache Community Center

Presbyterian: Patients and members who have been impacted by the fire and need help with medications or other concerns - call customer service at 1-844-505-PRES (7737).

 

Unemployment Resources

 

Disaster Unemployment Assistance: A federal program providing financial assistance to jobless workers and the self-employed when they are unemployed as a direct result of a major natural disaster.  

  • A major disaster is defined as a: hurricane, tornado, storm, flood, high water, wind-driven water or tidal wave, earthquake, drought, fire or other catastrophe declared by the President.

New Mexico Workforce Development: The department is waiting for Federal approval and guidance to start taking Disaster Unemployment claims. You may apply for Standard Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits currently. 

To apply for Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits: