Sandoval County north of Albuquerque faces serious wildfire and flash flooding risk. The 2022 Calf Canyon-Hermits Peak Fire — the largest in New Mexico history — burned over 340000 acres destroying hundreds of homes and forcing massive evacuations from communities north of the county. The Rio Grande creates flooding risk. Kirtland Air Force Base at the county border creates military emergency planning considerations. Los Alamos National Laboratory is just north creating nuclear research emergency planning requirements.
// Preparedness Recommendations
- Evacuation routes inland should be identified in advance.
- Store at least 72 hours of food and water.
- Elevate critical belongings above flood level.
- Have backup power ready in case of grid failure.
// 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 | 5 / 10 Moderate Risk |
| Primary Hazard | Wildfire / Flash Flooding |
| Secondary Hazard | Earthquake |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Moderate |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 5 |
| Last Major Event | 2022 Calf Canyon Hermits Peak Fire |
| Event Frequency | Annual |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (505) 867-7507 |
| Emergency Shelters | 6 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | I-25 NM-528 NM-44 NM-165 |
// County Profile
| County | Sandoval County NM |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| Population | 145 |
| Area | 3,714 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Moderate |
// Major Cities
// Cities in This County
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