EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem will head to Ruidoso, New Mexico, to see and assess the flood damage with local officials on Tuesday, Aug. 18.
Ruidoso faced flash flooding in July as heavy rain fell in the burn scar areas from last year’s South Fork and Salt fires.
Three people died from the flooding, 65 swift water rescues were conducted, and around 200 to 400 homes were impacted.
The federal government also issued a Major Disaster Declaration for New Mexico in July to provide funding for communities that experienced damage from the floods.
The declaration has made financial assistance available to individuals, households, and businesses in Lincoln County with losses or damage caused by the flooding.
Her visit to Ruidoso will be live streamed on this story.
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