The Ready, Set, Go! Program works in a complimentary and collaborative fashion with New Mexico’s Firewise Communities program and other existing wildland fire public education efforts.
Air attack just reported that they now have slurry around 95% of the Cienigita Fire on the Mescalero Reservation. The last 5%, which is the heel of the fire, is being worked on by the Smokey Bear Hot Shots.
Out of an abundance of caution, the Village of Ruidoso has put Alpine Village, Cedar Creek, the west end of the Upper Canyon, Brady Canyon, and Perk Canyon on READY status due to the fire.
Until tomorrow, this will be our last update tonight unless further communication is warranted.
Learn more about the New Mexico READY, SET, GO! tiered evacuation program.
Ready - Get Ready
Create a family disaster plan that includes meeting locations and communication plans and rehearse it regularly. Include the evacuation of large animals, such as horses, in your plan.
Put together an emergency supply kit or go-bag. The NM Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management’s Preparedness Guide is a good resource for items to include. Keep an extra kit in your vehicle. Don’t forget important family documents like birth certificates, wills, deeds, and insurance policies.
The 6 Ps checklist:
People and pets
Papers, phone numbers and important documents
Prescriptions, vitamins and eyeglasses
Pictures and irreplaceable memorabilia
Personal computer hard drive and disks
“Plastic” (credit cards, ATM cards) and cash
Set – Be Prepared to Go
Monitor fire weather conditions and fire status. See inciweb.nwcg.gov and nmfireinfo.com. Stay tuned to local TV and radio stations for updates and check official information sources on the internet
Have an evacuation plan for your family and pets in place, and make sure all family members have a copy of the evacuation and contact information.
Load your supplies and go-bags in your vehicle.
Go – Act Early, Evacuate
Do not wait to be advised to leave if there is a possible threat to your home or evacuation route. Leave early enough to avoid being caught in fire, smoke or road congestion. If you are advised to leave by local authorities, do not hesitate. If you don’t follow the Go order, understand that emergency services may not be able to assist you.
Head to a predetermined location in a low-risk area, such as a relative’s house, Red Cross shelter or evacuation center, motel or school. Identify several routes in case your first choice is closed due to the fire.
Other helpful resources include the Ready, Set, Go! Program (video), Living with Fire: A Guide for the Homeowner, New Mexico, Firewise USA®, and Fire Adapted New Mexico learning
network (FACNM).