Resources

Emergency information, preparedness guidance, and recovery resources for the Ruidoso community.

Find trusted local, state, and federal resources to help you prepare, stay informed, and recover during emergencies and severe weather events.

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Quick Access Resources

Use these priority links to quickly access emergency alerts, current conditions, preparedness information, and recovery resources.

Emergency Alerts

Sign up to receive official emergency notifications, evacuation notices, weather alerts, and public safety updates.

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Wildfire Information

Track active wildfire incidents, fire conditions, and official incident updates.

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Road Conditions

Check current road closures, travel conditions, and alerts across New Mexico.

Visit NMRoads

Recovery Resources

Access local recovery updates, assistance programs, maps, and rebuilding information.

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Local Information

Stay Connected During Emergencies

During active emergencies, rely on official local, state, and federal sources for the most current information. Conditions can change quickly, especially during wildfire, flooding, severe weather, and evacuation events.

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Local Emergency & Community Resources

Start with official local resources for emergency alerts, Village updates, recovery information, school updates, and community support.

Village of Ruidoso Office of Emergency Management

Local emergency management information and public safety updates for the Ruidoso community.

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Village of Ruidoso Facebook

Follow official Village communications for emergency updates, closures, community alerts, and public notices.

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Lincoln National Forest

Find forest alerts, closures, fire restrictions, prescribed fire updates, and wildfire-related information.

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Ruidoso Municipal School District

Check school updates, closures, announcements, and district information during emergency events.

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Recovery

Access current recovery updates, assistance information, and resources related to fire and flood impacts.

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Rebuild

Find rebuilding information, permitting guidance, and related Village resources.

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Current Conditions

Track Emergency Events

These trusted resources can help you monitor wildfire activity, weather conditions, road closures, and emergency operations affecting the Ruidoso area.

InciWeb

The national incident information system for major wildfires and emergency incidents.

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NMRoads

Real-time road conditions, closures, construction zones, and travel alerts across New Mexico.

Visit NMRoads

Watch Duty

Wildfire alerts, evacuation updates, and firefighting information available through the Watch Duty app.

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National Weather Service — Albuquerque

Weather forecasts, watches, warnings, flood alerts, and severe weather updates for the Ruidoso area.

Visit NWS Albuquerque
Preparedness

RuidosoReady Preparedness Guides

Prepare before conditions become urgent. These local guides can help residents and visitors understand risks, make plans, and take practical steps before an emergency.

Get Ready

Start with basic emergency preparedness steps for your household, family, pets, and property.

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Ready, Set, Go!

Understand evacuation readiness and know what to do before, during, and after wildfire threats.

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Wildfire

Learn how to reduce wildfire risk, prepare your property, and stay informed during fire season.

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Flooding

Find local flood preparedness information, floodplain resources, and safety guidance.

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High Winds

Prepare for damaging winds, blowing dust, power outages, and travel impacts.

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Severe Thunderstorm

Understand watches, warnings, lightning safety, hail risk, damaging winds, and flash flooding concerns.

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Recovery

Recovery & Assistance Resources

Access recovery information, assistance programs, rebuilding resources, and local updates related to the South Fork and Salt fires and flooding.

Federal Disaster Assistance

Apply for federal disaster assistance and review available recovery programs.

Visit DisasterAssistance.gov

FEMA

Find federal preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery information.

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The Salvation Army — New Mexico

Access disaster relief and community support information from The Salvation Army in New Mexico.

Visit Salvation Army New Mexico
External Resources

Helpful Disaster Resource Links

Public Health

New Mexico Department of Health

Health advisories, emergency health information, and public health services.

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Emergency health guidance, disease prevention, and disaster health resources.

Visit CDC

Flood & Weather

Association of State Floodplain Managers

Floodplain management, flood mitigation, and flood safety resources.

Visit ASFPM

National Weather Service

Forecasts, watches, warnings, flood alerts, and weather safety information.

Visit Weather.gov

NOAA

Weather, climate, and hazard monitoring information.

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FEMA Flood Insurance

Information about flood insurance, flood risk, and the National Flood Insurance Program.

Visit FloodSmart.gov

Family, Children & Pet Preparedness

Ready Kids

Preparedness information designed for children, families, parents, and educators.

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Sparky the Fire Dog

Fire safety education and prevention resources for children and families.

Visit Sparky.org

Ready.gov — Pets

Emergency preparedness guidance for pets, livestock, and service animals.

Visit Ready.gov Pets

Access & Functional Needs

Ready.gov — Disabilities

Emergency preparedness guidance for people with disabilities and access or functional needs.

Visit Ready.gov Disability Preparedness

New Mexico Commission for Deaf & Hard of Hearing

State resources and services for New Mexicans who are Deaf, hard of hearing, or DeafBlind.

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New Mexico Aging & Long-Term Services Department

State resources for older adults, caregivers, and long-term services.

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Homeland Security & Cybersecurity

Ready.gov

National emergency preparedness guidance for individuals, families, and communities.

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U.S. Department of Homeland Security

National homeland security, preparedness, and public safety information.

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Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency

Cybersecurity alerts, online safety information, and infrastructure protection resources.

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National Terrorism Advisory System

Current national terrorism advisory information and public alerts.

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Additional Safety Resources

FBI Active Shooter Safety Resources

Preparedness guidance and safety information for active shooter situations.

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Emergency Management Partners

New Mexico Department of Homeland Security & Emergency Management

State emergency management updates, preparedness information, and disaster recovery resources.

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International Association of Emergency Managers

Professional emergency management resources and information.

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