FEMA News:

SANTA FE –The State of New Mexico Disaster Case Management Team and United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Rural Partner Network will partner with the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office Advocate Team in Guadalupita and Rociada on two resource fairs.

The Resource Fairs, Jan. 16 and Jan. 18 will provide information one-on-one to those who may have filed a claim or who hope to file a claim. These fairs are to meet with area residents affected by the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire and subsequent flooding. These events make it convenient to learn about the claims process and get help from state and federal partners all in one place.

What to expect when visiting a resource fair:

• State Disaster Case Managers (DCMs) will be on hand to provide information on local, state and federal programs that are available to residents and how DCMs can support residents in choosing and applying to programs to support their recovery needs;
• Claims Office Advocates can provide potential problem-solving solutions, and an Advocate to act on your behalf; and
• Rural Partners Network will be on hand to assist the HPCC Claims office in the recovery efforts by providing support to the residents with technical assistance, resources, including funding opportunities from across the federal government to improve access to programs and advance recovery projects.

Both resource fairs are 1-4 p.m. and attendees do not need an appointment. They may drop in and leave at anytime.

Resource Fair Locations:

• Tuesday, Jan. 16
  Guadalupita Fire Station
  1276 N.M. 434
  Guadalupita, NM 87722
• Thursday, Jan. 18
  Rociada Fire Station
  278 State Road 105
  Rociada, NM 87742

Anyone unable to attend one of the resource fairs or with a need to speak to a Claims Office Advocate before a fair is held in their, should email the Advocate team at FEMA-Hermits-Peak-Claims-Advocate@fema.dhs.gov or call 505.403.3373.

For information and updates regarding the Claims Office, visit the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office website at fema.gov/hermits-peak. For information in Spanish, visit fema.gov/es/hermits-peak. Follow on Facebook at facebook.com/HermitsPeakCalfCanyonClaimsOffice/ and turn on notifications to stay up to date about the claims process, upcoming deadlines and other program announcements including future Advocate Connects sessions.