Wildfire and Insurance
To help protect themselves and their property, homeowners need to be aware of the importance of mitigating wildfire hazards AND be aware of the insurance impact of living in high-risk areas.
Think you can't go camping without a campfire? Try camping without a forest!
This poster was created as an interagency, regionwide tool to enhance public awareness about fire danger and fire prevention, especially during times of restriction.
Please feel free to print and display this poster.
Red or Green?
The State of New Mexico has completed a colorful project designed to enhance public awareness about the fire danger in New Mexico. It's a brightly colored poster, set in an outline of the state of New Mexico and plays off the official state question: Red or Green? The poster reinforces the message of every agency to reduce human-caused fires - "Think smart. Don't let wildfires start." Click here to download and print your own color poster. Feel free to use the poster to spread the word in your business or your neighborhood about fire danger and fire restrictions.
Be Smart, Do Your Part & Don't Let Wildfires Start
Abandoned or escaped campfires are one of the most common causes of unwanted wildland fires. Do your part to prevent a wildfire from starting by following a few simple rules whenever you build a campfire:
U*se an established campfire ring whenever possible and always scrape away any burnable material before starting a fire;
*Keep it small - A good bed of coals or a small fire surrounded by rocks gives off plenty of heat;
*Keep your supply of fire wood away from the campfire;
*Never leave a campfire unattended. A small breeze could quickly cause the fire to spread;
*Keep a shovel and water close at hand when your campfire is going;
Don't bury your coals as they can smolder and reignite;
*Before you leave, use water to drown the campfire and use a shovel to stir the water and coals to cool down the fire. Repeat as needed;
*Leave the campfire only when there is no heat left in the fire ring. If it's cool enough to touch, it's cool enough to leave.
