Major General Miguel Aguilar, Interim Cabinet Secretary | New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (Dhsem)
The New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) is urging residents and visitors to activate emergency alerts on their mobile devices. This step ensures that individuals receive critical information about evacuations or severe weather conditions.
Some cell phones do not have local emergency alerts enabled by default, which can prevent users from getting potentially lifesaving notifications. Enabling these alerts can be accomplished quickly by following specific instructions provided by DHSEM.
In addition to enabling alerts, recipients are advised to follow any actions recommended in the emergency messages. For further details, individuals should consult trusted sources such as TV or radio stations, NOAA Weather Radio, news websites, desktop applications, or mobile applications.
Understanding the nature of emergency alerts is crucial. A Severe Weather Watch indicates possible severe weather conditions, prompting those in the area to prepare and plan for potential action. A Severe Weather Warning signifies imminent or occurring severe weather, requiring immediate action from those affected. Additional information is available through the National Weather Service.
For assistance after disasters like flooding or fires, residents can contact the State Disaster Helpline at 1-833-663-4736. The State Disaster Resource Center located at Ruidoso Middle School operates daily from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., providing support and resources for those impacted.
