In what mountains was Smokey Bear found?
Capitan Mountains, NM
What is one thing you must always bring with you when you evacuate?
water
What is an example of "ready" for wildfire
having defensible space made around one's home
What drastic measures happen on ranches when severe drought strikes eastern NM?
Many ranches begin selling off their herds
What was little Smokey's injuries
Badly burned back legs
What does "set" mean
Have plan and go-bag ready to evacuate
prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water
drought
What should you do when NM says "GO"?
grab your go-bag and GO!
Second largest wildfire in NM recorded history that was surpassed in size this week.
Whitewater/Baldy Complex Fire
most expensive natural disasters in NM are _______________
droughts
Largest fire in NM recorded history which burned over 300,000 acres
Calf Canyon/Hermits Peak