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Major disaster
DR-4079-NM: Flooding
Major disaster declaration for New Mexico, declared 08/24/2012 for a flood. Covers 5 designated areas.
Not an official notice. Follow FEMA and local authorities. In an emergency, call 911.
- Declared
- 08/24/2012
- Incident began
- 06/22/2012
- Incident ended
- 07/12/2012
- Areas
- 5
Programs approved
Which kinds of FEMA aid this declaration opened
- Individuals & HouseholdsNot approved for this declaration
- Public AssistanceFunds to repair public infrastructure such as roads, schools and utilities
- Hazard MitigationFunds to reduce future risk, such as elevating homes or buyouts
Designated areas
Counties, parishes, tribal areas or statewide
| Area | Added | Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln County | 08/24/2012 | PAHM |
| Los Alamos County | 08/24/2012 | PA |
| Mescalero Tribe | 08/24/2012 | PA |
| Sandoval County | 08/24/2012 | PAHM |
| Santa Clara Pueblo (Indian Reservation) | 08/24/2012 | PAHM |
IH: Individuals and Households. IA: Individual Assistance. PA: Public Assistance. HM: Hazard Mitigation.
Declaration details
- FEMA number
- DR-4079-NM
- Type
- Major disaster
- Incident type
- Flood
- Title
- Flooding
- Closed out
- 03/11/2024
The President declares a major disaster when damage is beyond what state and local governments can handle. It can open individual aid for households and public assistance for repairs.
FEMA page for DR-4079-NMSource: FEMA, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries · Last updated 10/27/2026