Chaves County flood victims can apply for unemployment help

(KRQE) — Chaves County residents affected by last month's floods can now apply for unemployment assistance from the federal government.

According to FEMA, those who lost their jobs, or are self-employed and can no longer work as a result of the disaster, are being encouraged to apply for assistance. They said residents must have been unemployed for at least a week following the flood to be eligible.

Unemployment assistance through FEMA is expected to be available until May of next year.for more information.

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