Doña Ana County is showing support to their neighbors in Lincoln and Otero counties in the midst of wildfires that have led to mandatory evacuation of residents in the Village of Ruidoso and the Village of the Mescalero.
Source: Doña Ana County
The County has already mobilized resources to provide immediate assistance. Fire Rescue and Animal Control Office are on standby for mobilization orders from the State Emergency Operations Center County (along with a team from Las Cruces Fire).
“The fire disaster affecting Ruidoso and surrounding areas is tragic, but we will support our friends and neighbors,” said Interim County Manager Stephen Lopez. “We have already committed some personnel and equipment to the response, and are ready to send more as they are needed. In the meantime, we encourage anyone wanting to help to consider making cash donations through either the Greatest Needs Impact Fund or through the American Red Cross.”
- The Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is working with the American Red Cross to support disaster shelters in the Roswell area. They are transporting a supplies trailer for the Red Cross, along with an OEM shelter support trailer. OEM is also taking shelter supplies for 40 pets/animals, including portable kennels.
- Fire Rescue will assist with controlling and extinguishing the wildfires.
- Animal Control personnel will provide an emergency rescue and shelter trailer complete with animal cages.
To assist those affected by the wildfires and evacuation, cash donations can be made to the Greatest Needs Impact Fund. The fund will provide financial resources to support the immediate and long-term recovery needs for the people, animals and places affected by the wildfires.
