FEMA approves disaster declaration for NM

The Federal Emergency Management Agency will make disaster aid available to several New Mexico counties that suffered flooding from recent storms.

Publicly owned facilities in Cibola, Doña Ana, Luna, Valencia, Otero, Socorro and Lincoln counties will be eligible for public assistance covering at least 75 percent of the cost to repair, replace or restore infrastructure.

Homeowners and renters in Doña Ana County whose housing was affected by storms also will be eligible for personal assistance. In addition, residents in all New Mexico counties are eligible to apply for hazard mitigation assistance to prevent or reduce long-term risk to life and property from natural hazards.

from New Mexico Business Weekly"