🔔NEW MEXICO — FEMA is making a return visit to Village Ace Hardware in Ruidoso to provide free information & tips on how to make homes damaged by natural disasters stronger and safer. 📍Village Ace Hardware 2815 Sudderth Dr. Ruidoso, NM More: fema.gov/press-release/…

🔔NEW MEXICO — FEMA regresará a Village Ace Hardware en Ruidoso para dar información gratuita sobre cómo hacer que las viviendas dañadas por desastres naturales sean más fuertes y seguras.   📍Village Ace Hardware 2815 Sudderth Dr. Ruidoso, NM   Más: fema.gov/es/press-relea…

It’s National Preparedness Month!💪👏 🤿Get ready to dive into this year's theme, "Start a Conversation," & join us on a journey of preparedness discussion topics that will empower you, your family & loved ones! Let's kick off the conversation today! 👉ready.gov/september#conv…

🎉Happy Labor Day from FEMA!🇺🇸 Today, we celebrate the hard work & dedication of all workers who contribute to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our nation. Take this day to relax, unwind, and enjoy the fruits of your labor.

⚠️Stay connected during emergencies with a family emergency plan!🏡 It's a detailed strategy outlining evacuation routes, meeting places & important contacts. By creating a plan, you ensure everyone knows what to do, minimizing panic & confusion. More: ready.gov/september#conv…

📞🏡 It's Telephone Tuesday! Today, let's combine the power of communication with community readiness. Reach out to your neighbors to check on their well-being and discuss emergency preparedness plans. A simple phone call today can make a big difference tomorrow.

📱During emergencies, clear communication is key! Make sure everyone in your family knows how to stay connected & informed.🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 🗣️💬 Establish a communication plan with designated meeting spots, contact numbers & a way to check in. #NPM2024 More: ready.gov/plan-form

📢TEXAS - A Disaster Recovery Center in Matagorda County will permanently close tomorrow, September 4 at 4 p.m. 📍Palacios Pavilion 693 South Bay Boulevard Palacios, TX 77465 To locate a Disaster Recovery Center, visit fema.gov/drc

🚨Your family's well-being is priceless, so it's crucial to have an emergency evacuation plan in place.👌 Take a moment this week to create and/or schedule a practice drill to ensure that everyone knows what to do in case of an emergency! More: ready.gov/evacuation

Today the FEMA Region 6 team met with members of the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo in El Paso, to collaborate and discuss #NationalPreparednessMonth, The National Incident Management System (NIMS) guides, and future trainings planned for their tribe. #nationalpreparednessmonth

🌊When it comes to flooding, safety is key! Here are some ✅ & ❌ to stay safe: ✅Listen to emergency alerts & instructions ✅Stay indoors & avoid flooded areas ❌Don't walk or drive through flooded areas ❌Don't touch electrical equipment in wet areas ▶️ready.gov/floods

🏠⛑️ Time to get your emergency kit ready for anything! Here's a start to your checklist: 🔦 Flashlights 🔋 Batteries 🥫 Non-perishable food 💧 Water 🔌extra charging packs 🌟For more essential items to add to your kit visit: ready.gov/sites/default/…

📣TEXAS — FEMA provides help after a disaster for eligible expenses not paid by insurance, which may include repair/replacement of a vehicle. The vehicle’s damage must have been caused by the disaster & must be no longer operable or safe to drive. More: fema.gov/fact-sheet/veh…

📣TEXAS — #DYK that SBA offers low-interest disaster loans in a declared major disaster area? In fact, 80% of SBA loans are approved homeowners and renters. Low-interest disaster loans are available to businesses & residents impacted by #Beryl. More: fema.gov/press-release/…

⚠️NEW MEXICO — The Disaster Recovery Center operated by the State of New Mexico & FEMA at the Horton Complex will change its weekday hours of operations. Beginning September 9, the new hours will be 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday to Friday.

⚠️NEW MEXICO - El Centro de Recuperación por Desastre operado por el Estado de New Mexico y FEMA en Horton Complex cambiará su horario de operaciones entre semana. A partir del 9 de septiembre, el nuevo horario será de 10 a.m. a 7 p.m., de lunes a viernes.

⚠️NEW MEXICO — The DRC operated by the state of New Mexico and FEMA at the Horton Complex will close early today, Sept. 5 at 5pm, due to anticipated severe weather conditions. 📍 Horton Complex 237 Service Rd. Ruidoso, NM Updates will be provided as soon as they are available.

📣#NM — El Centro de Recuperación por Desastres operado por el estado y FEMA cerrará temprano hoy, 5 de septiembre, debido a los pronósticos de condiciones climáticas severas. 📍Horton Complex 237 Service Rd Ruidoso, NM Se brindarán actualizaciones tan pronto estén disponibles.

🌟#ICYMI: FEMA's Emergency Manager Exchange program application period is open! An incredible opportunity for state, local, tribal & territorial managers to elevate the EM field👉go.dhs.gov/3vW Here’s Traci Brasher, our Deputy RA & Senior Executive Sponsor, for more!⏬

📢💬Communication is key in emergencies, especially for individuals with disabilities! Here are some preparedness tips to assist: 1️⃣Create a support network 2️⃣Have multiple ways to communicate 3️⃣Protect prescriptions/medical records 4️⃣Plan ahead for accessible transportation