Question 1

Emergency Planning

Accepted Answer

RuidosoReady: The Village of Ruidoso's official preparedness website offers information on wildfire and flood preparedness, emergency planning, evacuation guidance, emergency supply checklists, pet safety, emergency alerts, and recovery resources to help residents, businesses, and visitors prepare before disasters occur. Visit https://www.ruidosoready.com/Ready.gov: Ready.gov is the U.S. government's official emergency preparedness website, offering practical guidance on creating emergency plans, building disaster supply kits, preparing for natural hazards, and protecting your family, pets, home, and business before emergencies occur. Visit https://www.ready.gov/

Question 2

Wildfire Preparedness

Accepted Answer

Wildfires are a year-round risk in Lincoln County. Taking steps to prepare your home, property, family, and evacuation plans before a wildfire occurs can help protect lives and reduce property damage. Explore these trusted resources for wildfire preparedness information and safety tips.RuidosoReady Wildfire: Access local wildfire preparedness resources, including evacuation planning, defensible space recommendations, home hardening tips, emergency alerts, and guidance to help protect your family, home, and property before wildfire season. Visit https://www.ruidosoready.com/wildfireLincoln National Forest: Find information on wildfire prevention, fire restrictions, prescribed burns, forest conditions, recreation safety, and other resources to help you safely enjoy and protect public lands. Visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/lincoln

Question 3

Flood Preparedness

Accepted Answer

RuidosoReady Burn Scar Flooding: Learn about the increased risk of flooding following wildfires, including how burn scars affect runoff, understanding flood hazards, preparing your property, recognizing warning signs, and staying safe during flash flood events.https://www.ruidosoready.com/burn-scar-flooding

Question 4

Animals

Accepted Answer

Pet PreparednessOur pets depend on us during emergencies. Planning ahead can help ensure their safety and reduce stress during evacuations, wildfires, floods, and other disasters. Use the resources below to create a pet emergency plan, assemble a pet disaster kit, and learn how to protect your animals before, during, and after an emergency.Ready.gov – Pets & Animals: Learn how to prepare your pets for disasters by creating an evacuation plan, assembling a pet emergency kit, and planning for shelter and transportation. Visit https://www.ready.gov/petsAmerican Red Cross – Pet Disaster Preparedness: Tips for preparing pets before disasters, locating pet-friendly shelters, and caring for animals during emergencies. Visit https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/pet-disaster-preparedness.htmlHumane Society of the United States – Disaster Preparedness: Guidance on protecting pets, horses, and other animals before, during, and after disasters, including evacuation planning and emergency supplies. Visit https://www.americanhumane.org/public-education/pet-disaster-preparedness/Livestock PlanningWildfires, flooding, severe weather, and other emergencies can develop quickly, leaving little time to move livestock and large animals. Preparing in advance with an evacuation plan, transportation options, emergency supplies, and proper identification can help protect your animals and improve their safety during a disaster. Explore the resources below to help you prepare before an emergency occurs.Animal Protection New Mexico – Disaster Preparedness for Large Animals & Livestock: Learn how to prepare horses, cattle, and other livestock for wildfires, floods, and other emergencies. This resource includes evacuation planning, emergency supply checklists, transportation tips, sheltering guidance, and recovery information to help keep large animals safe before, during, and after a disaster. Visit https://apnm.org/what-we-do/building-foundations-to-keep-animals-safe/disaster-preparedness/disaster-preparedness-for-large-animals-livestock/New Mexico Livestock Board: For urgent livestock needs or emergencies in New Mexico, contact the New Mexico Livestock Board (NMLB) directly at their main office at (505) 841-6161. For general agricultural emergencies, you can also reach out to their Agricultural Tip Line at (800) 525-2782 or (575) 646-9191
WildlifeWildlife behavior often changes following wildfires, flooding, and other disasters. If you encounter injured or displaced wildlife, contact the appropriate wildlife agency rather than attempting to handle the animal yourself.New Mexico Department of Game & Fish: The New Mexico Department of Game & Fish provides information on wildlife safety, injured or orphaned wildlife, hunting and fishing regulations, and wildlife conservation. During and after disasters, the department offers guidance on responding to wildlife encounters and reporting injured or displaced wild animals. Visit https://www.wildlife.state.nm.us/Phone (888) 248-6866 (toll-free), or (505) 476-8000Lincoln National Forest: The Lincoln National Forest provides information on wildlife habitat, forest conditions, recreation safety, fire restrictions, and area closures. During and after wildfires, floods, and other emergencies, visitors can find updates on trail and campground closures, wildlife safety, and access to public lands. Visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/lincoln

Emergency & Disaster Resources for Lincoln County

Whether you're preparing for an emergency, responding to an active incident, or recovering afterward, these trusted resources can help residents, businesses, and visitors find the information they need.

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Animals

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