José Gil Montañez, Federal Coordinating Officer with FEMA, speaks with

KC Counts about how residents can apply for assistance.

KC Counts:

I know this can be a frustrating process for people. And I think in many cases, people aren't sure what FEMA really is able to do for them. So why don't you start by telling us about that process and kind of step by step what people need to know to get help from FEMA. Recently, we've had those disaster spots in the Vado, Rincon areas and in Lincoln County.

José Gil Montañez:

So, yeah, so ever since the declaration, FEMA has been targeting disaster recovery assistance for anyone that has been impacted by the severe storms, flooding, landslides that occurred between June 23rd to August 5th in the approved counties. So currently, right now, for individ

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