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 Become a Flood SAFE Partner?

Organizations that regularly serve the public are encouraged to participate. Whether you welcome customers, visitors, clients, or community members, your organization can help strengthen preparedness throughout Ruidoso.

What Participation Involves

Working Together Before Emergencies Happen

Flood SAFE Partners complete an orientation 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 Village of Ruidoso Flood SAFE Partner logo

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?

Joining the program begins with a conversation. Village Emergency Management will answer your questions, explain participation expectations, and help determine whether the Flood SAFE Partner Program is a good fit for your organization.

Contact Village Emergency Management

Looking for participating locations or more information about the program? Visit the Flood SAFE Partner Program page.