LINCOLN COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – FEMA on Thursday encouraged Lincoln County residents who were impacted by severe storms, flooding and landslides that began on and after June 23, 2025, to apply for assistance.
FEMA said financial assistance is available to eligible homeowners and renters and that the federal agency may be able to help with serious needs, displacement, basic home repair costs, personal property loss or other disaster-caused needs.
Residents with homeowners, renters or flood insurance should file a claim first, FEMA said. If your policy does not cover all your damage expenses, you may then be eligible for federal assistance.
How to apply for FEMA help:
- Online at DisasterAssistance.gov
- Download the FEMA App for mobile devices
- Call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362 between 5 a.m. and 10 p.m. MT.
- If you use a relay service, captioned telephone or other service, you can give FEMA your number for that service. Helpline specialists speak many languages. Press 2 for Spanish.
- View an accessible video about how to apply at: Three Ways to Register for FEMA Disaster Assistance – YouTube.
When you apply for assistance, have this information readily available:
- f insured, the policy number or the agent and/or the company name
- A current phone number where you can be contacted
- Your address at the time of the disaster and the address where you are now staying
- Your Social Security number, if available
- A general list of damage and losses
- Banking information for direct deposit
FEMA said to keep receipts from all purchases related to cleanup and repair.
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) low-interest disaster loans are available to businesses of all sizes, nonprofits, homeowners and renters, according to the agency.
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