Corrales Fire Department is available to answer question and assist you in making your property more prepared for wildfires. Call us at 505-898-7501.Being prepared for Wildfire is always important but as hot and dry days continue everyone should have a plan and evaluate your home and property for wildland fire safety. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is a great site for information. CLICK HERE another great site is " Ready for Wildfire" and the Ready Set Go program CLICK HERE . Access to New Mexico's Ready, Set Go information. In addition to making sure your property is prepared you need to have an evacuation plan for you and your animals. If you have questions or need assistance building a plan or would like to schedule a evacuation training call 505-702-4182 or email tlattin [at] corrales-nm.org ( ) a great resource to help you get started is FEMA's Ready.gov. CLICK HERE
Wildfire destroys thousands of acres and threatens hundreds of homes across New Mexico each year. The Ready, Set, Go! (RSG) program helps residents be Ready with preparedness understanding, be Set with situational awareness when fire threatens, and to Go, acting early when a wildfire starts. T
Being “Ready” for wildfire starts with maintaining an adequate defensible space around your home. Clear dry brush and vegetation away from the outside of your home starting in the 5-foot zone and working your way out to the 100–200-foot zone. Without this buffer, the fire will quickly spread through surrounding vegetation to your home. Consider fire resistant landscaping and hardening your home with fire-resistant building materials. Flying embers from a wildfire can destroy homes up to a mile away.
Prepare yourself and your home for the possibility of evacuation BEFORE wildfire arrives. Follow these simple steps to get “Set”:
Create a Wildfire Action Plan that includes evacuation planning for your home, family and pets
Assemble an Emergency Supply Kit for each person in your household
Fill out a Family Communication Plan that includes important evacuation and contact information
Stay informed by following local media, local fire alerts, and county emergency notifications.
If there is an active wildfire in your area, be prepared before it’s time to Go!
If time allows, review your Wildfire Action Plan and complete the Pre-Evacuation Preparation Steps in the RSG guide. Load your emergency supply kit and evacuation bags (including pet kits) into your vehicle and park facing the road for a quick exit. You don’t need to wait for an evacuation order. If you feel threatened, then evacuate early. When an evacuation order is issued, there is no time to waste. Ensure your bags and kit are in your vehicle, locate and load your pets, wear clothing that will protect you against heat and flying embers, and GO!
