Village of Ruidoso Office of Emergency Management
Become a Flood SAFE Partner
Help Build a More Prepared, Resilient Ruidoso
Flood SAFE Partners are local businesses, nonprofits, and community organizations that work alongside Village Emergency Management to strengthen preparedness, share reliable information, and support community resilience before, during, and after flood emergencies.
Join the Program
Who Can Join the Flood SAFE Partner Program?
Organizations located outside designated floodways that regularly serve the public are encouraged to join the program. Whether you welcome customers, clients, visitors, or community members, your organization can help strengthen flood preparedness across Ruidoso.
What Participation Involves
Working Together Before Emergencies Happen
Flood SAFE Partners complete training with Village Emergency Management and agree to support preparedness efforts throughout the community.
Complete Program Training
Participate in Flood SAFE Partner orientation and become familiar with official preparedness guidance, emergency resources, and program expectations.
Display the Program Logo
Use the official Flood SAFE Partner logo and materials to help the public recognize participating organizations.
Share Reliable Information
Help connect customers, visitors, and community members with official Village emergency information and preparedness resources.
Monitor Official Updates
Stay informed through Village Emergency Management communications and the Ruidoso All-Hazards Information Network.
Support Preparedness
Encourage awareness, planning, and readiness among employees, customers, visitors, and the broader community.
Use Materials Responsibly
Follow Village Emergency Management guidance when distributing preparedness messages, flyers, logos, and other program resources.
Important: Flood SAFE Partners are not emergency responders or designated emergency shelters unless separately authorized by Village Emergency Management.
Program Benefits
What Your Organization Will Receive
Participating organizations receive training, recognition, official resources, and ongoing support from Village Emergency Management.
Official Program Recognition
Recognition as a participating Village of Ruidoso Flood SAFE Partner.
RAIN Map Listing
Inclusion among participating Flood SAFE Partner locations on the Ruidoso All-Hazards Information Network map.
Preparedness Training
Orientation and guidance from Village Emergency Management on preparedness, official information, and program participation.
Official Program Materials
Access to approved logos, flyers, outreach materials, and public messaging resources.
Program Communications
Direct updates and information from Village Emergency Management related to the Flood SAFE Partner Program.
Partner Resource Access
Access to a dedicated resource hub containing training materials, flyers, messaging, and other partner-specific information.
Official Recognition
Help the Public Recognize Your Participation
After completing program training, participating organizations receive the official Flood SAFE Partner logo for display at their location and use in approved program communications.
The logo helps residents and visitors identify businesses, nonprofits, and community organizations working with Village Emergency Management to support preparedness and community resilience.
Getting Started
Ready to Become a Flood SAFE Partner?
Complete the Flood SAFE Partner application to get started. After reviewing your submission, the Village of Ruidoso Office of Emergency Management will contact you to discuss next steps, answer questions, and guide your organization through the partnership process.
Complete the Flood SAFE Partner ApplicationLooking for participating locations or more information about the program? Visit the Flood SAFE Partner Program page.