2024 Wildfires
Apply for assistance before October 19
Federal Resources
Individuals in Lincoln, Otero, Rio Arriba, and San Juan counties including the Mescalero Apache Tribe who have been affected by the South Fork and Salt fires can apply for assistance from FEMA through the following ways:
- Apply online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov.
- Call the FEMA application phone number at 1-800-621-3362 (TTY: 800-462-7585).
- Calls are accepted every day from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mountain time. Help is available in most languages. If you use a relay service, such as video relay (VRS), captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA the number for that service.
The deadline to apply for FEMA assistance is October 19, 2024.
Latest News & Executive Orders
To view the latest news releases and executive orders please visit the 2024 wildfire newsroom.
Watch the recording of the July 2 Virtual Recovery Town Hall below.
Ready. Set. Go.
The Ready, Set, Go! New Mexico program provides tips and tools to prepare for a wildfire emergency and create a personal action plan.
You’ve Evacuated. Now what?
Experiencing a destructive wildfire can be devastating. This guide was written to help New Mexico communities recover after wildfire.
Fire Prevention
Please click the links below for information to protect your home from wildfires, evacuation preparedness etc.
Agricultural & Livestock Resources
Please click the links below for information such as animal shelter locations, evacuating livestock, USDA recovery program support etc.
Helpful Resources
Please click the links below for information such as housing support, evacuating livestock, USDA program support etc.
- New Mexico State and Federal Wildfire Resources – English
- New Mexico State and Federal Wildfire Resources – Spanish
- After Wildfire Resource Guide
- Housing Resource
- Potential Federal Resources
- Q&A Regarding Post‐Wildfire Debris Removal and Disposal October 2022
Wildfire season is here. Pack a go-bag and keep it Near!
it is vital to have an emergency kit and an Evacuation plan in place for you and your family
Whether you live in the wildland-urban interface or in a rural area in the mountains, communication is key during wildfire season. Be sure to register with your local government’s emergency management office for text or email notifications and connect with your county or city’s social media. The Ready, Set, Go! New Mexico program provides tips and tools to prepare for a wildfire emergency and create a personal action plan.
Ready – Get Ready
- Create a family disaster plan that includes meeting locations and communication plans and rehearse it regularly. Include the evacuation of large animals, such as horses, in your plan.
- Put together an emergency supply kit or go-bag. The NM Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management’s Preparedness Guide is a good resource for items to include. Keep an extra kit in your vehicle. Don’t forget important family documents like birth certificates, wills, deeds and insurance policies.
The 6 Ps checklist:
- People and pets
- Papers, phone numbers and important documents
- Prescriptions, vitamins and eyeglasses
- Pictures and irreplaceable memorabilia
- Personal computer hard drive and disks
- “Plastic” (credit cards, ATM cards) and cash
Set – Be Prepared to Go
- Monitor fire weather conditions and fire status. See inciweb.nwcg.gov and nmfireinfo.com. Stay tuned to local TV and radio stations for updates and check official information sources on the internet
- Have an evacuation plan for your family and pets in place, and make sure all family members have a copy of evacuation and contact information.
- Load your supplies and go-bags in your vehicle.
Go – Act Early, Evacuate
- Do not wait to be advised to leave if there is a possible threat to your home or evacuation route. Leave early enough to avoid being caught in fire, smoke or road congestion. If you are advised to leave by local authorities, do not hesitate. If you don’t follow the Go order, understand that emergency services may not be able to assist you.
- Head to a predetermined location in a low-risk area, such as a relative’s house, Red Cross shelter or evacuation center, motel or school. Identify several routes in case your first choice is closed due to the fire.
Helpful Resources
After Wildfire Resource Guide
Experiencing a destructive wildfire can be devastating. This guide was written to help New Mexico communities recover after wildfire. It includes information on how to mobilize your community, a list of resources available to communities and individuals for assistance, and a technical guide with information about post-fire treatments to address the catastrophic effects of a wildfire on the land and to prepare for potential flooding. If you are reading this guide before a wildfire occurs, use it to help you plan ahead. This guide is intended to provide useful information during this difficult time, and to start you on the road to recovery.
General Resources
HELP NM – provides financial assistance to those who lack a fixed or inadequate residence and currently reside in a shelter, transitional housing or hotel.
NM Crisis and Access Line – Professional counselors and peer support.
NM Children Youth and Families Department – provides an array of prevention, intervention, rehabilitative and after-care services to New Mexico children and their families