Hobbs combines extreme summer heat and drought with heavy oil and gas infrastructure exposure in southeast New Mexico. Utility outages and hazmat concerns can have outsized local effects during emergencies.
// Preparedness Recommendations
- Ensure access to cooling or backup power.
- Store additional drinking water.
- Avoid outdoor activity during peak heat.
- Check on vulnerable individuals.
// Recommended Supplies
Essential gear for power outages, severe weather, and emergency situations in your area.
- Emergency Food Supplies
- Water Filtration & Storage
- Backup Generator
- Solar Backup Power
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 6 / 10 Moderate |
| Primary Hazard | Heat / Drought / Industrial Infrastructure |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Low |
| County FEMA Declarations | 6 |
| Last Major Event | 2019 Tornado |
// Emergency Information
| Emergency Phone | 575-397-9200 |
| Evacuation Routes | State and US highways |
| Elevation | 3661 ft above sea level |
// County Risk Profile
Lea County NM
New Mexico · Tornado / Flash Flooding
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5/10
Low Risk