Wildfires and Hurricane Indemnity Program Payments in Otero County, Colorado totaled $3.3 million from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Otero County, Colorado Receiving Wildfires and Hurricane Indemnity Program Payments payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Wildfires and Hurricane Indemnity Program Payments 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3rd District of Colorado (Rep. Scott Tipton) | $12,885,778 | 43.5% | 43.5% |
| 2 | 4th District of Colorado (Rep. Ken Buck) | $9,048,647 | 30.6% | 74.1% |
| 3 | 2nd District of Colorado (Rep. Joe Neguse) | $84,635 | 0.3% | 74.4% |
NOTE: Not all recipients were able to be placed into Congressional Districts so the District total may not total 100%. Nationally 96% of all program monies were designated into a Congressional District
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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