FARMINGTON, N.M. — The American Red Cross says it continues to provide shelter, meals, emergency supplies and recovery assistance to residents impacted by historic flooding in San Juan County and surrounding communities.
According to the organization, flood response operations remain active as residents recover from widespread damage caused by rising waters along the San Juan River and other waterways throughout the region.
The Red Cross continues to operate an emergency shelter at McGee Park and the San Juan County Fairgrounds, located at 17 County Road 5500 in Farmington.
Officials say the shelter remains available to anyone displaced or affected by flooding and provides:
- Temporary lodging
- Daily meals and snacks
- Health and mental health support
- Recovery assistance
- Resources for reconnecting with family members
Household pets are also being welcomed at the shelter.
Since the flooding began, the American Red Cross and its partners report they have:
- Provided more than 1,900 overnight shelter stays
- Assisted more than 435 residents
- Housed more than 190 people overnight as of Nov. 3
- Served more than 15,900 meals and snacks
- Distributed more than 1,500 relief items, including cleanup kits, comfort kits and emergency supplies
- Deployed approximately 100 trained disaster workers to support response and recovery efforts
Red Cross officials say current priorities include supporting residents displaced by flooding, distributing emergency supplies and assisting communities recovering from damage.
The organization is also delivering approximately 300 meals per day to Shiprock while working alongside local, tribal and state emergency management agencies.
Recovery efforts continue in flooded areas throughout northwestern New Mexico, where residents are dealing with damaged homes, debris removal and infrastructure repairs.
Residents affected by flooding can contact the Red Cross for information about available services and recovery resources.
The organization says assistance remains available for individuals and families as cleanup and rebuilding efforts move forward in flood-impacted communities.
