OPINION: FEMA Owes Disaster Victims More Than Delays and Excuses

Brian Colón, Managing Partner for the New Mexico office at Singleton Schreiber, wrote an opinion piece for Albuquerque Journal called “OPINION: FEMA Owes Disaster Victims More Than Delays and Excuses,” which was published on March 8, 2026.

In the article, Brian Colón uses his experience representing hundreds of victims of the Hermits Peak–Calf Canyon Fire to point out ongoing problems in the federal claims process for families seeking compensation after the wildfire.

The piece discusses ongoing issues with the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s claims program, such as delays, lack of transparency, inconsistent claim handling, and the need for better oversight and accountability so disaster victims get fair and timely compensation.