NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – On Tuesday, Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernandez announced the extension of the FEMA application deadline for the Critical Needs Assistance program until June 2, 2022. The CNA program provides a one-time $500 payment for eligible residents to cover immediate needs. That includes life-saving and essential supplies, including water, food, first aid, prescriptions, infant formula, diapers, consumable medical supplies, durable medical equipment, personal hygiene items, and fuel for transportation.
To receive a payment, people need to apply for individual assistance with FEMA’s general program at www.disasterassistance.gov or by calling 800-462-7585.
Please have the following information available when you call:
- A phone number and a reliable alternative in case FEMA needs to return your call
- Address of the damaged property
- Annual household income
- Social Security number
- Bank account information (or direct deposit information)
- Insurance information (if you have insurance)
- Brief description of damages
- Current mailing address
- Email address
To learn more about FEMA’s Individual Assistance programs please visit https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4652
