Bernalillo County Commissioner Michael Brasher is inviting East Mountain residents to attend a Fire and Emergency Preparedness Meeting to update everyone about the 2009 fire season.
The meeting will be held on Thursday, August 27th from 6:30pm-8:00pm at Los Vecinos Community Center, 478 1/2 Old Hwy. 66, in Tijeras.
Representatives from Congressman Martin Heinrich’s office and Congressman Ben Lujan Jr. offices, the U.S Forest Service, Kirtland Air Force Base, the Bernalillo County Fire Department & Fire Marshal’s Office, Environmental Health and the Office of Emergency Management will be on hand.
Topics will include: updated weather forecasts, weather patterns and fire behavior expected for the next few months, evacuation plans for humans and animals, and how residents can stay prepared during this fire season. There will be a question and answer period after the presentations with all the panelists.
“The recent Main Fire reminded all East Mountain residents of the need for fire preparedness,” says Commissioner Brasher. “Bernalillo County encourages everyone to take advantage of this opportunity to stay informed and prepared for any and all fires and emergencies. We will also be taking public comment and suggestions.”
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8/19/2009