New Mexico Emergency Preparedness

Based on 38 FEMA disaster declarations, here is everything you need to know about preparing for emergencies in New Mexico.

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Risk Score
Moderate

Top Threats in New Mexico

Fire (3 declarations)
Low
Flood (22 declarations)
Moderate
Severe Storm (12 declarations)
Low
Drought (0 declarations)
Low

FEMA Disaster History

New Mexico has had 38 federal disaster declarations since tracking began.

Declarations by Type

Flood 22
Severe Storm 12
Fire 3
Biological 1

Recent Declarations

Severe Storms, Flooding, And Landslides 2025-07-22
Severe Storm And Flooding 2024-11-01
Severe Storms And Flooding 2024-08-20
South Fork Fire, Salt Fire, And Flooding 2024-06-20
Wildfires, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Mudflows, And Debris Flows 2022-05-04

Preparedness Tips for New Mexico

  • Create a defensible space of at least 30 feet around your home
  • Keep your go bag packed and ready during fire season
  • Sign up for local emergency alerts and evacuation notifications
  • Have N95 masks on hand for wildfire smoke events

Emergency Contacts

New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management

505-476-9600

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Recommended Gear

Go Bag

Wildfire evacuations often happen with little notice

Air Filtration

Smoke from wildfires creates hazardous air quality for weeks

Emergency Radio

Stay informed about evacuation orders and fire progression

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