Emergency Links

Links to Wildfire-Related Information

• Wildfire Prepared A Program of IBHS. The Wildfire Prepared Home designation program enables homeowners to take preventative measures for their home and yard to protect against wildfire.
• New Mexico Office of Insurance Get your home ready. Prepare and protect your home from wildfire.
• New Mexico Ready, Set, Go! Your personal wildland fire action guide.
• FEMA Ready.gov Important resources and tips for disasters and emergencies.
• NFPA Firewise The Firewise USA® program provides simple, effective steps to help communities reduce the risk of destruction from wildfire.

Links to Emergency-Related Information

The links below provide critical information during an emergency or disaster.

• New Mexico Department of Transportation (Roads) Check on the road conditions statewide, including cameras and message signs.
• New Mexico Department of Health Check on infectious disease information affecting Sandoval County and New Mexico.
• National Weather Service Stay advised on local and national weather for your safety and to plan activities.
• American Red Cross Learn how to be prepared for emergencies.
• Poison Control Center Learn about various dangers and contact information in the case of a poison emergency.
• New Mexico Gas Company Learn about the gas company, report outages, and find out how to save energy.
• Public Service of New Mexico (PNM) Report and track outages, pay your bill, and find out about energy saving programs.
• Windstream Communications Telephone and internet assistance for the northern part of the County.
• Jemez Electric COOP For the northern part of the County; get information about services and outages.
• New Mexico Office of Attorney General Your advocate for those without a voice; empowering the public by proactively educating them and connecting them with beneficial resources.
• NM811 / NM One Call A free service. Call before you dig.
• 771-HLTH (4584) Sandoval County Community Services Division centralized phone number to help direct the public to the right office based on their needs.

There are various volunteer emergency preparedness programs you can get involved in. Below you will find a couple of the active programs in Sandoval County.

Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)

FREE Emergency Preparedness Training

Are you ready for a disaster? Do you have supplies to last you and your family three days or more in the event of an earthquake, tornado, or power outage? CERT, Community Emergency Response Team, is a free training offered in Rio Rancho through the Fire Department intended to educate and prepare citizens for emergencies. After completion of the course, graduates may opt for inclusion to the list of active volunteers available to assist in disasters.

CERT training consists of 24 hours of training divided into 8 blocks, and trainings are held 3 times through the year. See the website for the exact schedule.

To learn more information or sign up for the CERT training, visit the City of Rio Rancho CERT page and contact them for details.