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Lea County, New Mexico FEMA Disaster Declarations — 7 Federal Declarations

1992–2020 · 3 DR · 3 EM · 1 FM · Last update: April 5, 2020

How many FEMA disaster declarations has Lea County, New Mexico had?

Lea County, New Mexico has had 7 federal disaster declarations on record (1953 to present), spanning 1992 through 2020 — 3 major disasters (DR), 3 emergencies (EM), and 1 fire-management declaration (FM). The most common incident types in this county are Biological (2), Fire (2), Severe Storm (1).

Declarations affecting Lea County

Major Disaster
COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Declared: April 5, 2020 Incident: Biological Disaster #: 4529 Began: January 20, 2020 Ended: May 11, 2023
Programs: Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation
Emergency
COVID-19
Declared: March 13, 2020 Incident: Biological Disaster #: 3460 Began: January 20, 2020 Ended: May 11, 2023
Programs: Public Assistance
Major Disaster
SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING
Declared: October 29, 2014 Incident: Severe Storm Disaster #: 4199 Began: September 15, 2014 Ended: September 26, 2014
Programs: Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation
Fire Mgmt
SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO FIRE COMPLEX
Declared: January 2, 2006 Incident: Fire Disaster #: 2600 Began: January 1, 2006 Ended: January 4, 2006
Programs: Public Assistance
Emergency
HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION
Declared: September 7, 2005 Incident: Hurricane Disaster #: 3229 Began: August 29, 2005 Ended: October 1, 2005
Programs: Public Assistance
Emergency
SEVERE FIRE THREATS
Declared: May 10, 2000 Incident: Fire Disaster #: 3154 Began: May 5, 2000 Ended: July 7, 2000
Programs: Public Assistance
Major Disaster
THUNDERSTORMS, HAIL & FLOODING
Declared: June 18, 1992 Incident: Flood Disaster #: 945 Began: May 22, 1992 Ended: May 25, 1992
Programs: Individual Assistance, Public Assistance
About this data. Federal disaster declarations unlock specific recovery programs at the county level. Public Assistance funds rebuilding of public infrastructure (roads, utilities, schools); Individual Assistance provides grants and SBA loans to households and businesses; Hazard Mitigation funds long-term risk reduction. Apply via disasterassistance.gov when a declaration is active for your area. Source: OpenFEMA API.