Flood recovery assistance available at two Doña Ana County community centers

Doña Ana County flood victims can meet with disaster case managers at community centers in Rincon and Mesquite. Find locations, hours and how to request help.

Flood recovery assistance available at two Doña Ana County community centers
Disaster case managers are available at community resource centers in Rincon and Mesquite to help Doña Ana County residents affected by late September flooding connect with recovery assistance. Residents can complete the county's online damage assessment form or call 211 for more information. (Photo illustration / ChatGPT)

Disaster case managers are helping residents affected by late September flooding connect with resources at community centers in Rincon and Mesquite.

Organ Mountain News report

LAS CRUCES - Residents affected by late September flooding in Doña Ana County can now get help navigating recovery resources through disaster case managers stationed at two county community resource centers.

The county announced Tuesday, Oct. 13, that case managers are available at the Rincon and Vado community resource centers to help residents identify available assistance and connect with recovery services.

The assistance is intended for community members affected by the flooding as recovery efforts continue.

Residents seeking help are encouraged to complete the county's Damage Assessment Form. The county said submitting the form allows a disaster case manager to contact them about available resources.

Where to find assistance

Rincon Community Resource Center, 220 Baker Drive, Rincon, is offering disaster case management services during the following hours:

  • Mondays: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Wednesdays and Fridays: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Vado Community Resource Center, 180 La Fe Ave., Mesquite, is offering services Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Residents can also call 211 for questions or additional information.

The 211 phone line is available Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to noon.

The county did not specify an end date for the disaster case management services.

Flood Recovery Assistance

Rincon Community Resource Center
220 Baker Drive, Rincon
Mondays: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Wednesdays and Fridays: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Vado Community Resource Center
180 La Fe Ave., Mesquite
Monday through Friday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Request assistance: Complete the county's Damage Assessment Form to be contacted by a disaster case manager.
Questions: Call 211. Available Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Friday, 8:30 a.m. to noon.

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