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.

HELP NM – provides financial assistance to those who lack a fixed or inadequate residence and currently reside in a shelter, transitional housing or hotel.

In anticipation of a potential federal disaster declaration due to the fires that have occurred in New Mexico, the following FEMA information are examples of programs that might be available should a federal disaster declaration be envoked. If and when a Federal disaster declaration is granted, then this information would be applicable.

• FEMA Individual Assistance Program
  FEMA Individual Assistance Program provides assistance to individuals and households through financial and direct services to eligible individuals and households affected by a disaster, who have uninsured or underinsured necessary expenses and serious needs. FEMA Individual Assistance Program and Policy Guide.
   
• Public Assistance Grant Programs
  FEMA’s Public Assistance Program provides supplemental grants to state, tribal, territorial and local governments, and certain types of private non-profits so communities can quickly respond and recover from major disasters or emergencies. FEMA encourages the protection of these damaged facilities from future events by providing assistance for hazard mitigation measures during the recovery process. For additional information, please refer to the FEMA Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide.