Evacuations expanded as fire in Lincoln National Forest grows to 4,000 acres
COVID-19 Safety Protocols in place to keep everyone safe
Angus, New Mexico – April 26, 2021 — The American Red Cross of New Mexico has opened an evacuation center at the Angus Church of Nazarene, for those affected by the #ThreeRiverFire in Lincoln County, NM. The evacuation center, which was activated by the Lincoln County Emergency Management and is being supported by the Red Cross, is a rest site for residents to gather and assess their needs.
Evacuation Center: Angus Church of Nazarene – 103 Bonita Park Rd., Angus, NM.
Volunteers also will be providing water and snacks. The Red Cross follows CDC and the Department of Public Health and is providing all services while maintaining COVID-19 safety protocols. This includes wearing masks, social distancing, temperature checks, and frequent sanitizations.
For those seeking refuge, please bring your emergency kit and any supplies you need to help make yourself feel comfortable and safe, such as medication and pet food.
Wildfires can spread rapidly, and it is important to prepare now and have your car ready; do not wait until there is not enough time to grab your essentials.
Red Cross is dedicated to alleviating the suffering of those affected by disasters. We work closely with local emergency management teams and our community partners to coordinate relief efforts. Trained Red Cross volunteers and staff are on call round-the-clock and ready to assist in aspects such as providing shelter, meals, disaster assessment, resources, and more.
Listen to local radio and television stations for updated emergency information.
- Check emergency kit and replenish any items missing or in short supply. Keep it nearby. Add masks, hand sanitizer and gloves to your kit as well to protect you from COVID-19.
- If you have time, take photos and videos of the inside and outside of your home.
- Be prepared to evacuate at a moment’s notice. You don’t have to wait for an official evacuation order. If you feel threatened, be sure that you leave with time to spare.
- Confine all pets to one room so you can quickly and easily take them and go if you need to evacuate. Keep pets on leashes or in carriers, as they can scare easily and run away during disasters like this one.
- Back your car into the driveway for a safer and more efficient way out. Park in an open space facing the direction of escape. Make sure you have at least half a tank of gas.
- Keep indoor air clean by closing windows and doors to prevent outside smoke from getting in.
- Visit redcross.org or download the free Red Cross Emergency Appfor more preparedness tips and safety checklists, localizable alerts, shelter locators,s and more.
About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.
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