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FEMA PSA--Prepare for Possible Flash Flooding
McBride Post-Fire BAER
Publication Type: News 06/24/2022
The State of New Mexico
US Department of Homeland Security
FEMA
June 24, 2022
DR-4652- NM PSA 0014
FEMA News Desk: 940-898-5454
Prepare for Possible Flash Flooding
RESIDENTS NEAR NEW MEXICO’S ONGOING WILDFIRES NEED TO PREPARE NOW FOR POSSIBLE FLASH-FLOODING. DANGEROUS CONDITIONS CAN AND WILL HAPPEN QUICKLY.
TRUST YOUR INSTINCTS AND GET TO HIGHER GROUND IF YOU ARE IN DANGER. IN THE EVENT OF HEAVY RAIN, IF TOLD TO LEAVE, DO SO IMMEDIATELY. HOWEVER, DON’T WAIT TO BE TOLD.
DO NOT DRIVE THROUGH FLOODWATER.
CALL 800-432-2080 IMMEDIATELY IF YOU KNOW YOU WILL NEED ASSISTANCE SHOULD AN EVACUATION OCCUR. DO NOT WAIT.
MONSOON SEASON IS HERE. LISTEN TO LOCAL TV AND RADIO BROADCASTS FOR FLOOD WARNINGS AND ALERTS.
NOTE: Posted below under Related Information are two PDF documents for this FEMA PSA in ENGLISH and SPANISH.