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• Sign up for Alert Santa Fe (critical emergency alerts).
• Enable government/emergency alerts on your mobile device.
• Check the Ready Santa Fe site for active weather alerts, public safety notifications, and updates.
• Know when hazards exist here:
  • Winter emergencies
  • Wildfire season (year-round risk; peak generally March–June)
  • Public Safety Power Shutoffs (often concurrent with wildfire risk)
  • Monsoonal flooding (variable; generally July–August)

Attend preparedness events offered by the City and partner organizations.

• Wildfire Preparedness Day (May)
• Additional events (TBD)

Engage policymakers at all levels on disaster preparedness and hazard mitigation. Advocate for prioritization of preparedness and mitigation investments.

If you have the means, give time and/or resources to organizations building resilience every day—and scaling up during disasters.

• NM Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster (NM VOAD)
• American Red Cross
• Salvation Army
• The Food Depot
• Search & Rescue
• …and other local partners

• Wildfire threat exists year-round, with peak risk generally March–June.
• Create defensible space, harden your home, and know evacuation routes.
• For home-specific guidance: schedule a home assessment with Santa Fe Fire Department.
• For neighborhood-level mitigation & hardening: consult the City’s WUI mitigation map.

• Know if you’re in a flood-prone area or near arroyos/low-water crossings.
• Never drive through flooded roadways. Turn around, don’t drown.
• Prepare for debris flows after wildfire scars during monsoon season.

• Build a “go kit” and a “stay kit” (home kit) to cover multiple hazards.
• Have multiple ways to receive warnings (phone alerts, radio, web).
• Know safe shelter locations at home, work, and school.

• Plan for cold snaps, road impacts, and extended power interruptions.
• Protect pipes, ensure safe heating, and check on neighbors.
• Keep extra blankets, water, shelf-stable food, and meds on hand.

PSPS is a distinct event during elevated wildfire risk periods—different from typical outages. The goal is to reduce wildfire ignition risk from electrical infrastructure.

• Plan for refrigeration limits, medical device power, well pumps, and communications.
• Have safe lighting options and avoid candles when possible.

• Pick an out-of-area contact everyone can call/text if local networks are overloaded.
• List each person’s phone numbers, and include a backup method (email, messaging app).
• Write it down (paper copy) and save it digitally.

• Near home: a safe nearby location everyone can reach on foot.
• Outside your neighborhood: a second location in case you can’t return home.
• Include options that work for kids, elders, and people with mobility needs.

• Identify two ways out of your neighborhood (especially in WUI / canyon areas).
• Plan for flood-prone crossings and alternate routes during monsoon storms.
• Keep a paper map in your vehicle in case cell service is limited.

Power loss affects communications, refrigeration, medical devices, heating/cooling, and well pumps. PSPS can include advance notice—use it.

• Decide where you’ll go if your home becomes unsafe (cooling/warming options).
• Identify how you’ll store insulin/meds and keep phones charged.

• Pack a pet go-bag (food, water, leash, meds, vaccination records).
• Keep a list of prescriptions, providers, and medical device requirements.
• Plan transportation and communication supports for anyone needing assistance.

• Do a quick check-in twice a year (spring wildfire season, fall/winter readiness).
• Update contacts when phone numbers, schools, or workplaces change.
• Keep printed copies in a known place (fridge, go-bag, glovebox).

• Build a basic kit (water, food, meds, lights, first aid, radio, chargers).
• Make a family communication plan (out-of-area contact, meet-up points).
• Know your evacuation routes and shelter-in-place options.

• Keep a small emergency cash reserve (ATMs may not work during outages).
• Store key documents securely (ID, insurance, home inventory, medical info).
• Review insurance coverage and keep photos/videos of property.

• Fire-safe decorating and cooking practices.
• Winter travel kit and cold-weather vehicle readiness.
• Safe heating, carbon monoxide awareness, and smoke alarm checks.

• Identify neighbors who may need extra support (mobility, medical, language access).
• Share contact lists and agree on check-in routines during incidents.
• Coordinate mitigation efforts (especially in WUI and flood-prone areas).

• Continuity planning: communications, staffing, backups, and critical vendors.
• Plan for PSPS impacts, supply disruptions, and temporary closures.
• Post emergency procedures where staff can find them quickly.

• Know school emergency procedures and reunification plans.
• Practice age-appropriate drills at home.
• Build kid-friendly kits (comfort items + essentials).