FEMA: Additional disaster assistance available for New Mexico following fires, flooding in Ruidoso area
RUIDOSO, N.M. (KRQE) – The federal government will now cover all costs to remove the debris left behind from the South Fork and Salt fires and flooding that has impacted Ruidoso and surrounding communities.
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on Wednesday announced that President Joe Biden authorized an increase to the federal cost share to 100% for 30 days. The additional disaster assistance will also cover emergency protective measures.
The state can choose when that time period begins, but it has to do it within 120 days from the start of the fire.
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