San Miguel/ Mora County News Release Calf Canyon/ Hermits Peak Fire
SAN MIGUEL COUNTY - As the community continues to navigate through the biggest disaster in state history, response must be continually evaluated to determine effectiveness, quality and equity. As some communities in San Miguel County continue to deal with fire response, others are dealing with recovery. All while planning and implementing flood mitigation and response efforts. The county of San Miguel in coordination with the Governor’s Office would like to address some adjustments to sheltering of residents who have been directly impacted by the wildfire. The shelter located at Old Memorial Middle school will be transitioning to a location more suitable/comfortable for those displaced by the wildfire until they can receive housing accommodations from Red Cross or FEMA. Along with this location transition, which shall occur early next week, the American Red Cross will continue management of sheltering and the Salvation Army will operate all commodity distribution which will continue to occur at Old Memorial Middle School. All recovery assistance resources to include FEMA, Red Cross, HELP NM, Workforce Solutions, etc.… will also continue to be available at Old Memorial Middle School. San Miguel County is extremely grateful and proud of all volunteers who have provided support and continue to provide support to their community in this time of need. As recovery efforts are underway, and as state and federal support continues to become more available, please keep in mind your county officials are working collectively to ensure the residents of San Miguel County continue to receive the resources needed to get through this crisis. San Miguel County continues to manage disaster response for all residents and businesses impacted by this event and will continue direct recovery measures throughout all communities. Please continue to follow your counties social media and local radio stations for information pertaining to all activities that will be ongoing. ###
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