“It’s not a question of if, but when, the next major wildfire will occur in New Mexico.” By taking personal responsibility for protecting yourself, your family, and your property, you will be better prepared, increasing your personal safety and your home’s chance of surviving a wildfire. Protecting your home and making your home fire resistant is your personal responsibility, and your neighbors will also appreciate it. Once you have done this, being ready when a fire occurs, and leaving when told to do so, will assure you have the best chance of survival.
Links that may be helpful:
- Bernalillo County Office of Emergency Management's "How to be Prepared for an Emergency" - Click here.
- During an emergency, anyone in the household going to need special assistance? SIGN UP before an emergency occurs -- Citizen Address Response Enhancement (CARE) system. Click here.
- Wildfire Preparedness for Household Pets - Click here.
- FEMA's Fire Safety Checklist for Older Adults - Click here.
- Creating a Family Communications Plan - Click here.
- How to Protect Your Health During Fires and Smoky Days (NM Public Health Tracking's Tips) - Click here.
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