FEMA Disaster Recovery Assistance Centers Open in Ruidoso and Roswell

In response to the ongoing South Fork and Salt Fires, FEMA has established Disaster Recovery Assistance Centers in Ruidoso and Roswell. These centers provide essential support and resources to residents and businesses affected by the fires.

Locations and Operational Hours:

Disaster Survivor Assistance Team Locations:

• White Mountain Relief Center

  • Address: 687 Hull Road, Ruidoso, NM 88345

  • Hours: Sunday to Saturday, 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM

• Horton Complex

  • Address: 237 Service Road, Ruidoso, NM 88348 (Located behind District Court)

  • Hours: Sunday to Saturday, 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM

Disaster Recovery Centers:

• Disaster Recovery Center #01

  • Address: 912 North Main Street, Roswell, NM 99201

  • Hours: Monday to Saturday, 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM; Sunday, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

• Disaster Recovery Center #02 (Opening Tuesday, July 2, 2024)

  • Address: 237 Service Road, Ruidoso, NM 88348 (Located behind District Court)

  • Hours: Monday to Saturday, 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM; Sunday, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

How to Apply for FEMA Disaster Assistance:

Residents and businesses can apply for FEMA disaster assistance through multiple convenient methods:

• Online: Visit DisasterAssistance.gov

• Mobile App: Download the FEMA App

• Phone: Call FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362 (7 a.m. to 10 p.m. MT daily)

  • Languages and relay services supported.

• In-Person Application:

  • Location: Disaster Recovery Center (DRC)

  • Address: 237 Service Road, Ruidoso, NM 88201

  • Hours:

    • July 1: Monday, 1 p.m.-7 p.m.

    • Afterwards: Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. MT

    • No appointment needed.

Available FEMA Assistance:

• Serious Needs Assistance (SNA): Covers essential items for eligible households.

• Displacement Assistance (DA): Up-front funds for immediate housing needs. Requires completed inspection for eligibility.

• Additional Assistance and Benefits: Include streamlined applications, entrepreneur support, habitability and accessibility criteria expansion, temporary housing assistance, simplified appeals process, computer assistance, rental assistance, and major repairs.

Major Disaster Declaration (June 20, 2024):

• Affected Areas: Lincoln and Otero counties, including Mescalero Apache Tribe.

• Individual Assistance: Grants for temporary housing, home repairs, and low-cost loans.

• Public Assistance (Categories A and B): Direct federal assistance available.

• Hazard Mitigation Grant Program: Open to all areas in New Mexico.

For FEMA Updates:

Visit fema.gov/disaster/4795. Follow FEMA Region 6 on social media: twitter.com/FEMARegion6 and facebook.com/femaregion6.