Post Fire Flood Update Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon (HPCC) burned area

Weather Outlook Showers and thunderstorms will begin to increase in coverage Monday and even more-so into Tuesday, Wednesday and the rest of the week. Storms will be slow moving, and moisture will be
increasing above normal by Tuesday, causing the flash flooding threat to rise.
Sign up for text and emergency alerts National Weather Service: How to turn on severe weather alerts on your cell phone – Android
Instructions and iPhone Instructions
To receive from the National Weather Service – Severe Weather Alerts
FEMA: Mobile text alert messages San Miguel County: Text SMCNOTIFY to 67283. This notification system will provide information
such as evacuations, or other important updates.
City of Las Vegas, N.M.: Sign up for community connect profile through the city fire department.
How to report flooding
1. Identify location of flooding.
a. Is it on private or state land?
b. Is it on Forest Service land?
c. What county are you in?
2. Call appropriate agency a. If flooding is on state, private, or Forest Service land call the appropriate county
emergency manager
b. San Miguel County: Dennis Esquibel (505)425-6190 ext. 6131
c. Mora County: Eugene Pino (505) 429-1921
3. Agency response
a. Agencies will respond to flooding with appropriate response in a timely manner.
Sandbag distribution
Pick up sandbags at all county fire stations.
Sandbag production Volunteer for the sandbag mission and help your community. San Miguel County Public Works Yard is designated for the production of sandbags ONLY. Learn how to properly fill and stack sand bags
here.
Prepare for flash flooding now Burned areas are at high risk of flash flooding; even a distant rainstorm can quickly
flood your location
• Stay ahead of disaster and make a plan
• Monitor the weather through TV, radio, reliable social media channels and phones
• Use a weather radio
• Plan evacuation routes
• Build an Emergency Kit • Have a basic supply kit ready to go with enough supplies to last each family member at least 3 days, including food and water, clothes, important documents, medicine, and
pets and pet supplies. • Make sure everyone in your home knows what to do during a flash flood
emergency
• Ensure everyone knows where to meet
• Create a phone/call tree if needed
• Follow Evacuation Instructions from Local Officials and News Outlets
• Evacuate immediately if instructed by local authorities
• Local authorities will communicate where to find shelter
Information needed for flood damage assessments • Please call the City of Las Vegas 505-454-1401, extension 1403 and provide the following
information:
• Resident name, physical address, and contact phone numbers
• Property account number (can be acquired on property tax bill, starts with an R)
• Brief description of damage