Bernalillo County is hosting a wildfire preparedness town hall for South Valley residents. The event, scheduled for Wednesday, June 24, at 6 p.m. at Los Padillas Community Center, aims to provide residents with practical information on protecting their homes, families, and property from wildfire threats.

Preparedness Measures

Topics scheduled for discussion include creating defensible space around homes, reducing wildfire hazards on private property, developing evacuation plans for families and pets, and understanding current fire restrictions and prevention efforts. Attendees will also learn how to sign up for emergency alerts and receive timely information during emergencies.

Fire officials and emergency management experts will be available to answer questions from residents during a dedicated question-and-answer session. Residents who are unable to attend the meeting can access wildfire preparedness information, emergency planning resources, and alert sign-up information through Bernalillo County’s emergency preparedness website.

Original reporting: KOAT Albuquerque — read the source article.