Weather Awareness Safety
Guide Introduction
Families should be prepared
for all hazards that affect their area. The National
Weather Service (NWS), FEMA,
and the American
Red Cross encourage families to develop a family
disaster plan.
The following guide will help
you with information and safety tips on WEATHER hazards
in New Mexico. Other hazards are possible in our
state, such as earthquakes, please gather information
on all hazards, meet with your family, and create
a plan. Once you have developed your plan, practice
and maintain it.
One of the most important things
that you can do is to assemble a disaster supplies
kit containing:
- First aid kit, including
prescription medicines
- Canned food and can opener
(not electric)
- Bottled water (a 3-day supply--include
one gallon per person per day)
- One change of clothing and
footwear per person
- One blanket and sleeping
bag per person
- Rubber boots and rubber gloves
- Emergency tools, including
a NOAA Weather
Radio, battery-powered radio, flashlight, and
extra batteries
- An extra set of car keys
and a credit card or cash
- Any special items for infants,
the elderly, or disabled family members
Flash
Floods/ Floods Safety Information
Severe
Thunderstorms Safety Information
Lightning
Safety Information
Tornadoes
Safety Information
Winter
Weather Safety Information
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