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Wildfire JIC cautions residents about potential health risks from fires
Residential wildfire debris may be dangerous Santa Fe – The Wildfire Joint Information Center provides guidance to residents returning to their homes after destructive fires. Homeowners should be aware of the immediate and long-term health risks associated with...
FEMA – New Mexico Residents Can Expect to See FEMA Visiting Their Neighborhoods
DENTON, Texas –Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) teams and damage assessment inspectors from FEMA are out in New Mexico communities to help residents get connected with potential assistance. New Mexico homeowners and renters in Colfax, Lincoln, Mora, San Miguel and...
Wildfire Community Preparedness Day May 7 is reminder for New Mexicans to stay vigilant
May is also National Wildfire Awareness Month Haga clic aquí para en español. LAS CRUCES – With much of the state already experiencing wildfires, New Mexicans – including farmers and ranchers – are encouraged to be prepared and learn about reducing wildfire risks. May...
Los residentes en New Mexico afectados por los incendios forestales pueden solicitar asistencia de FEMA
DENTON, Texas – Los propietarios de vivienda e inquilinos que habitan en los cinco condados declarados de New Mexico que hayan sufrido daños causados por los incendios forestales y vientos en línea recta que comenzaron el 5 de abril, y continúan, podrían ser elegibles...
New Mexico Residents Affected by Wildfires Can Apply for Possible FEMA Assistance
DENTON, Texas – New Mexico homeowners and renters in the five counties, who sustained damage from the wildfires and straight-line winds beginning on April 5 and continuing, could be eligible for help from FEMA. The designated counties for FEMA Individual Assistance...
State provides update on recent fires as well as recovery efforts
Agencies continue to work together to quell fire danger SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) in partnership and coordination with federal, local, tribal, and other state agencies are focused on providing support...
New Mexico Survivors Affected by Wildfires Can Apply for Possible FEMA Assistance
DENTON, Texas – New Mexico homeowners and renters in the five counties, who sustained damage from the wildfires and straight-line winds beginning on April 5 and continuing, could be eligible for help from FEMA. The designated counties for FEMA Individual Assistance...
DHSEM establishes Joint Information Task Force for fires
In addition to launching new fire information and Facebook pages Santa Fe – The Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) in coordination with multiple state agencies have established a Joint Information Task Force (JIC) to provide the public...
Gov. Lujan Grisham requests Presidential Disaster Declaration for New Mexico wildfires
Request comes ahead of schedule, will get relief to New Mexicans faster SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Wednesday submitted a request to President Joe Biden and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for a Presidential Disaster Declaration for New...
State underscores danger to firefighters and fire suppression efforts caused by drones in wildfire areas
A single drone can completely shut down aerial firefighting efforts SANTA FE – The state on Wednesday emphasized that flying Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAEs) including drones above active wildfires is a federal crime. “When people fly drones near wildfires, it leads...