This spring marks two years since the Hermit's Peak Calf Canyon wildfire tore through northern New Mexico. Since that record-breaking wildfire, the federal government has appropriated nearly $4 billion to respond to the government-sparked disaster. How is the process of repaying wildfire victims in New Mexico going so far? Several lawsuits filed against FEMA suggest that the claims process is moving too slowly.
FEMA spokesman John Mills, along with Ali Rye of the New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, join Chris & Gabby to discuss the status of claims filed in New Mexico and more. How much money has been paid out so far? And what are the Feds doing to try to streamline processes?
Links to resources mentioned in the episode:
- File a claim with FEMA
- Hermits Peak Calf Canyon Documents Checklist
- HPCC Program & Policy Guide
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