A wildfire in #Grants destroyed 6 homes and injured 2 firefighters—a stark reminder of the danger we face this season. Our hearts are with all affected. Please stay alert and practice fire safety. One spark can be devastating. #NMFirePrevention #NewMexico tinyurl.com/3m9fwtt7

6:35 PM Head’s up, Santa Fe! Quick-moving thunderstorms will bring gusty winds to 50 mph, small hail or graupel, and up to a couple tenths of an inch of brief rain. #NMwx

Residents who are looking for contractors to help rebuild or repair property damaged by fires and floods can meet with licensed contractors who are ready for work this Saturday at Contractor Connects. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at ENMU-Ruidoso.

Are you prepared for a power outage? Thank you to KOB 4 for having us on again this week to talk about how to prepare for the power to go out in your home. Be prepared: Power outage preparations - KOB.com

Showers & t-storms will be focused over the Continental Divide and northern mountains through 4:30 PM MDT. Small hail (pea to nickel sized) & gusty winds to 50 mph will accompany stronger storms. Downpours with greater than 1" of rainfall will also occur in isolated areas. #NMwx

Special thanks to those battling the Iron Fire. #NewMexico needs everyone's help this fire season, residents and tourists alike. Every precaution matters when our forests are at risk. #FireSafety #GilaFire Learn more at: nmfireinfo.com. koat.com/article/wildfi…

#TuesdayPreparednessTip: Make sure you have three days' worth of non-perishable food for each member of your family. 🥫Make sure you’re picking foods that your family will eat. 🥫Keep in mind any special dietary needs. 🥫Make sure you have a manual can opener.

Shower and storm coverage will be lower than recent days favoring the higher terrain through Saturday. Temperatures not as cool, but still below normal for early May. Low chance for burn scar flash flooding on HPCC today through Saturday and Ruidoso burn scars Thursday. #NMwx

New Mexico All Source Intelligence Center (NMASIC) recently attended the National Fusion Center Association conference with some of the most dedicated and brilliant Intel Analysts from across the country.

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#TuesdayPreparednessTip: Know the evacuation routes and where to get information about evacuations in an emergency. Find ways to get emergency information at ready.gov/alerts.

Memorial Day Weekend is the unofficial start to summer and outdoor recreation! DHSEM joined KOB4 this morning to talk about how to enjoy New Mexico's outdoor spaces safely. kob.com/new-mexico/saf…

Today, we honor those who have given their lives in service to our country.

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#TuesdayPreparednessTip: Store important documents like social security cards, birth certificates, and insurance policies in waterproof containers, in a safety deposit box, or on the cloud. ☁️🪪 Keep copies of important documents in your emergency kit.

We're heading to Hobbs tomorrow with Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham and other state agencies for Cabinet In Your Community, a resource expo and town hall and New Mexico Junior College. Stop by DHSEM's table for information about being prepared for disasters!

Last week, we went out to SWAN Park to do our part in #BreakingBadHabits to pick up litter from around the park. This cleanup initiative gives everyone the chance to help keep New Mexico clean and beautiful! Find future cleanup event near you at breakingbadhabits.nm.gov.

State Emergency Operations Center prepares for flash flooding, encourages residents to take safety precautions. Read more: dhsem.nm.gov/state-emergenc…

#TuesdayPreparednessTip: With weather and fire impacts across the state, staying informed is an easy way to stay safe! From checking the weather forecast to signing up for emergency alerts, staying informed can help you be prepared when disaster strikes. ready.gov/alerts.

Western Governors are wrapping up an important discussion on enhancing flood safety in post-fire landscapes with experts from USGS, the WA Dept. of Natural Resources, and New Mexico DHSEM!