The Association is your neighbors, area residents, local groups/organizations, and government agencies working together for wildfire preparedness through education, training, outreach, and information to help communities with year-round opportunities for reducing wildfire risk.
APRIL 27: EVACUATION GO BAG READY?
Join us Saturday for an encore presentation of Karen Takai’s program, “Fire At Your Back Door: Is Your Go Bag Ready?” Her program begins at 9:00 a.m. in the Village of Tijeras Council Chambers. She will list essential items to include in emergency evacuation “go bags” along with other medical and personal considerations to take into account. Please RSVP to attend.
APRIL 13-28: FREE GREEN WASTE DAYS
Get ready now to recycle your green waste this spring during Bernalillo County’s Free Green Waste Days running April 13-28 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily at the East Mountain Transfer Station. This event is sponsored by Bernalillo County, County Commissioner Eric Olivas (District 5), Ciudad Soil and Water Conservation District, and New Mexico Association of Counties.
N.F.P.A. PREPAREDNESS ONLINE TRAINING
The National Fire Protection Association offers free online self-study training in wildfire preparedness, science-based steps on how you can protect your home or business from wildfire. View the video on what the training includes and then register to learn what you can do to prepare for the 2024 fire season. See NFPA training summary and steps in registering.
Bernalillo County incorporated your comments into its updated countywide Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP). The update includes revised data analyses, base maps, community risk assessments, priorities for hazard reduction activities, and recommendations for reducing structure ignitability. Access the CWPP through its Story Map.
