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DENVER – This afternoon, FEMA authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Red Canyon Fire burning in Hot Springs County, Wyoming, near Thermopolis.

FEMA Region 8 Acting Administrator Katherine Fox approved the state’s request for a federal Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) after receiving the request this afternoon and determining that the fire threatened such destruction that it would constitute a major disaster.

At the time of the request, the fire was threatening 90 primary homes and 10 secondary homes in addition to other buildings, infrastructure, utilities, equipment and multiple watersheds in the area. Evacuations are taking place for approximately 100 homes. The fire started on August 13, 2025 and has burned more than 34,000 acres of state and private land and is zero-percent contained. 

The authorization makes FEMA funding available to pay 75 percent of the state’s eligible firefighting costs under an approved grant for managing, mitigating and controlling designated fires. These grants do not provide assistance to individual home or business owners and do not cover other infrastructure damage caused by the fire.

Fire Management Assistance Grants are provided through the President’s Disaster Relief Fund and are made available by FEMA to assist in fighting fires that threaten to cause a major disaster. Eligible items can include expenses for field camps; equipment use, repair and replacement; mobilization and demobilization activities;

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The fastest way to apply for FEMA assistance is online at DisasterAssistance.gov. It is also the best place to communicate with FEMA about your application.

After a disaster, you may have moved or discovered additional damage to your home or personal property. It is important to keep FEMA advised of any changes to your situation. Missing or outdated materials could delay getting you the help you need. Common details that may need to be updated:

Current housing situation, phone number, or mailing address.Adding or removing the name of a person designated to speak for you.Adding or changing names of household members and number of people living in your home.Changes to your application for FEMA assistance.Correcting or verifying home and property damage.Updating payment preference.

Set up an account at DisasterAssistance.gov to keep all of your information current. If you applied online, you already have an account. If you applied any other way, go to DisasterAssistance.gov, click “Sign-in” in the top navigation, then click “Create an Account”.

Receive messages, upload documents and follow the status of your application at DisasterAssistance.gov. For those who don’t have Internet access or need services not on the FEMA website, call the Helpline at 800-621-3362.

FEMA is committed to providing equal access to federal assistance for Tennesseans who were affected by the April 2-24 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding. Anyone with an accessibility need who is applying for

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SANTA FE, New Mexico – FEMA is supporting state and local recovery efforts for New Mexicans in Doña Ana County who sustained damage from the severe storms, flooding and landslides that began June 23, 2025.

Financial assistance is available to eligible homeowners and renters in Doña Ana County through FEMA’s Individual Assistance program. FEMA may be able to help with serious needs, displacement, basic home repair costs, personal property loss or other disaster-caused needs. Lincoln County was previously designated for Individual Assistance. 

Residents in Doña Ana and Lincoln counties with homeowners, renters or flood insurance should file a claim first. By law, FEMA cannot duplicate benefits for losses covered by insurance. If your policy does not cover all your damage expenses, you may then be eligible for federal assistance.

How to Apply for FEMA Assistance

Homeowners and renters who have disaster-caused damage or loss can apply for FEMA assistance several ways:

The fastest way to apply is online at DisasterAssistance.gov.Use the FEMA App, available on mobile devices.Get in-person help with at the State Disaster Resource Center located in Lincoln County at Eastern New Mexico University – Ruidoso Annex, 709 Mechem Dr., Ruidoso, NM 88345. Hours are from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.Call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362 between 5 a.m. and 9 p.m. MT. If you use a relay service, captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA your number for that service. Help

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FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers in Hardeman and Obion counties are closing permanently Aug. 19. Homeowners and renters in Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Dyer, Hardeman, McNairy, Montgomery, Obion and Wilson counties have until Aug. 19 at 11:59 p.m. to apply for FEMA assistance.

Disaster Recovery Centers Closing at 6 p.m., Aug. 19:

Hardeman County: Safehaven Storm Shelter, 530 Madison Ave W., Grand Junction, TN 38039Obion County: Obion County Library, 1221 E. Reelfoot Ave., Union City, TN 38261How to Apply for FEMA Assistance

Apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov, use the FEMA App for mobile devices or call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. In-person help is available at any Disaster Recovery Center for submitting applications, getting updates and asking questions. Find a center here: DRC Locator (fema.gov).

Video: What to Expect Before Applying for FEMA Assistance | ASL | Spanish

Video: Next Steps After Applying for FEMA Assistance  | ASL | Spanish

Low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration are also available. To learn more or apply, visit sba.gov/disaster or call 800-659-2955.

FEMA is committed to providing equal access to federal assistance for Tennesseans who were affected by the April 2-24 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding. Anyone with an accessibility need who is applying for FEMA assistance should let FEMA know by calling the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362.

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