⚠ ACTIVE EMERGENCIES & ADVISORIES (Source)Flood Watch: Flood Watch issued May 24 at 12:25PM MDT until May 26 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible, mainly on and immediately downstream of the South Fork and Seven Cabins burn scars. This also includes potential for flooding downstream of the Salt burn scar. 🛡 Action: Move to higher ground. Stay out of the attic - flood water can rise quickly and trap you. Avoid flood water - 6 inches can knock you down, 2 feet can float a car. 🌋 Recent Earthquakes🟡 M2.9 52 km SSW of Whites City, New MexicoMay 24 06:36 • 242 km 🟡 M3.0 58 km S of Whites City, New Mexico May 24 01:01 • 253 km 🟡 M2.5 41 km NW of Toyah, Texas May 22 10:51 • 275 km Weather Now78°F / 25°C - Patchy SmokeWind: 10 mph S Air Quality: 148 (Unhealthy (Sensitive)) ⚠ ForecastTonight: 59°F - Mostly ClearMemorial Day: 72°F - Chance Showers And Thunderstorms Monday Night: 51°F - Showers And Thunderstorms Source: NWS |
Rural Emergency TipsKnow your address - cross streets, mile markers, GPSWeak cell? Text 911 if voice fails. Try high ground. Road blocked? Have alternate routes planned Well water? Assume contaminated after floods - boil 1 min or use purification tablets Propane? Keep tanks filled before storms Generator? OUTSIDE ONLY, 20+ ft from windows No ID? You can still get help - 211 for local aid No cell service? Satellite phone (Garmin inReach, Zoleo), ham radio 146.52 MHz simplex Power backup: Solar charger with battery bank (10,000mAh minimum) ResourcesRoads: NM 511Emergency: NM DHSEM Health: NM Health Power: poweroutage.us Shelters: Red Cross 1-800-733-2767 211: Food, housing, utilities - dial 211 FEMA: 1-800-621-3362 (no immigration check) Weather: NWS Radar |
🎒 Emergency Kit
- Water: 1 gal/4L per person per day (purification tablets if unsure)- Non-perishable food, manual can opener
- First aid kit, prescription meds (7-day)
- Flashlight, batteries, NOAA radio
- Phone charger, solar charger, cash, important docs
Source: Ready.gov