Did FEMA declare an emergency for flooding in New Mexico?

Yes. FEMA declared emergency EM-3660 for Severe Storms and Flooding in New Mexico on Oct 25, 2026. The incident period began Oct 21, 2026.

Which areas are covered by FEMA declaration EM-3660?

The declaration covers Cibola County, Rio Arriba County, San Juan County, Sandoval County, the Jicarilla Apache Indian Reservation, Laguna Pueblo, Pueblo of Acoma, San Ildefonso Pueblo and Zia Pueblo.

Can individuals get FEMA assistance under EM-3660?

Not at this time. The declaration includes Public Assistance but not Individual Assistance. FEMA says people can apply at DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling 800-621-3362 when Individual Assistance is part of a declaration.

FEMA emergency declaration for New Mexico: Severe Storms and Flooding: Oct 27, 2026

Key facts

Declaration: EM-3660
Incident: Severe Storms and Flooding (Flood)
Declared: Oct 25, 2026
Incident period: Oct 21, 2026 (continuing)
Designated areas: Cibola County, Jicarilla Apache Indian Reservation, Laguna Pueblo (Indian Reservation), Pueblo of Acoma, Rio Arriba County, San Ildefonso Pueblo (Indian Reservation), San Juan County, Sandoval County, Zia Pueblo (Indian Reservation)
Programs: Public Assistance

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What to do

Check whether your county or tribal area is on the FEMA list for this declaration. The designated areas are Cibola County, Jicarilla Apache Indian Reservation, Laguna Pueblo, Pueblo of Acoma, Rio Arriba County, San Ildefonso Pueblo, San Juan County, Sandoval County and Zia Pueblo.

This declaration includes Public Assistance, which helps governments and eligible organizations with emergency response costs. It does not include Individual Assistance for households at this time. FEMA says people can apply for Individual Assistance at DisasterAssistance.gov, by calling 800-621-3362, or with the FEMA App when Individual Assistance is part of a declaration.

If your property was damaged, keep photos of the damage and receipts for repairs and temporary housing. Follow instructions from local emergency officials and stay out of floodwater.

Context

An emergency declaration (EM) lets FEMA support state, tribal and local response efforts. This one lists Public Assistance only. It does not list Individual Assistance or Hazard Mitigation.

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Questions

Did FEMA declare an emergency for flooding in New Mexico?: Yes. FEMA declared emergency EM-3660 for Severe Storms and Flooding in New Mexico on Oct 25, 2026. The incident period began Oct 21, 2026.
Which areas are covered by FEMA declaration EM-3660?: The declaration covers Cibola County, Rio Arriba County, San Juan County, Sandoval County, the Jicarilla Apache Indian Reservation, Laguna Pueblo, Pueblo of Acoma, San Ildefonso Pueblo and Zia Pueblo.
Can individuals get FEMA assistance under EM-3660?: Not at this time. The declaration includes Public Assistance but not Individual Assistance. FEMA says people can apply at DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling 800-621-3362 when Individual Assistance is part of a declaration.

Sources

FEMA: EM-3660 (New Mexico) fema.gov
DisasterAssistance.gov disasterassistance.gov

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