FEMA advises on how South Fork, Salt fire victims can get reimbursed for tools
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – FEMA has provided guidance on how New Mexicans impacted by the South Fork Fire, Salt Fire, and flooding can apply to get reimbursed for tools and equipment.
If you are self-employed, FEMA may be able to provide funds to repair or replace disaster-damaged tools and equipment required for your work. FEMA may also be able to help if you are an employee and you lost tools or equipment required for your job and not reimbursable by your employer.
FEMA letters to New Mexico applicants will contain important details, agency says
Eligible Work Tools
Tools and equipment required for self-employment or required, but not provided, by an employer. Examples of tools include:
Computers required by an employer or for self-employment when you are responsible for the replacement of the computer.
Tools and equipment such as power tools, art materials, musical instruments, tractors, utility vehicles, lawnmowers, ladders, etc.
Uniforms required for work when you are responsible for replacement of the uniforms.
This assistance may be available if the items were damaged by the New Mexico South Fork and Salt Fires and flooding that began June 17, and you do not have another working item that can meet this need and the loss of the item was not covered by insurance., FEMA said.
Required Documentation
To be eligible for self-employment assistance, you must provide documentation that proves you’re self-employed, such as federal tax return documents, and must meet the eligibility criteria for FEMA assistance.
Self-employed New Mexico residents should provide FEMA with:
Insurance documents for all potential coverages and benefits
Itemized receipts or estimates for repairing or replacing the requested items
A written statement that explains the items are needed for self-employment
To learn how to apply for help from FEMA, click here.
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