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FEMA Major Disaster Declaration – New Mexico South Fork Fire and Salt Fire

FEMA Alert
June 20, 2024

***LAST UPDATED: 7/16/24***

FEMA has issued a Major Disaster Declaration for the state of New Mexico to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in areas affected by the South Fork Fire and the Salt Fire beginning June 17, 2024 and continuing. The following counties have been approved for assistance:

Individual Assistance:

Lincoln
Mescalero Tribe
Otero
Rio Arriba
San Juan

Public Assistance:

Lincoln
Mescalero Tribe
Otero
Rio Arriba
San Juan

New Mexico South Fork Fire and Salt Fire (DR-4795-NM)

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for New Mexico

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