(AGENPARL) – mar 14 febbraio 2023 More than 30 AmeriCorps members and staff provide home assessments, mucking, and debris removal in Las Vegas, New Mexico. []
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 14, 2023
AmeriCorps Press Office
More than 30 AmeriCorps members and staff provide home assessments, mucking, and debris removal in Las Vegas, New Mexico
Located in the Santa Fe National Forest, the wildfire reached full containment in late August 2022. Heavy rain and thunderstorms followed, which led to flash flood warnings in multiple counties across North Central and Northeastern New Mexico. The historic fire, and subsequent flooding, devastated communities and tribal nations.
“AmeriCorps is dedicated to standing with the people of New Mexico as they navigate this difficult period of recovery,” said AmeriCorps CEO Michael D. Smith. “In these challenging times, we see the best of America on display as we unite to rebuild and build back stronger. We will continue to support New Mexicans and tribal nations alongside our federal and local partners and national service counterparts during this unprecedented tragedy.”
“I am grateful that more than 30 AmeriCorps members will deploy to my hometown of Las Vegas to assist with cleanup and repairs to homes after the fires and floods,” said Rep. Leger Fernández (NM-03). “Time and again, we learn that rebuilding is most successful when we work in collaboration with each other. Our community perseveres, and AmeriCorps is another important partner on the long road to recovery.”
AmeriCorps offers opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds to be a part of the national service community, grow personally and professionally, and receive benefits for their service.
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