Check out the video the National Fire Prevention Education Teams did with some of our tribal members! Fire prevention is truly important in our daily lives. Thank you, Mr. Enjady, Rylee Chino and the NFPET!

Listen to artist Oliver Enjady from the Mescalero Apache Tribe. Oliver delivers a fire prevention message in his native Apache language and in English to the children and adults of the the Tribe. His message comes at a time when the Southwest is in the midst of high fire danger with numerous large wildfires on the landscape in Arizona and New Mexico. Did you know that 9 out of 10 wildfires in the U.S. are human caused? In the Southwest, (Arizona and New Mexico) about half of the wildfires are human caused, and we need your help to prevent wildfires! With all the recent fires in the region, our National Fire Prevention Education Team (NFPET) has been working with various state, federal and local agencies to help boost wildfire prevention messaging. We are facilitating wildfire awareness to the local communities by attending events, going to visitor centers and dropping by businesses throughout the Southwest. Video Credit: Jacob Welsh, NFPET Public Information Officer

YouTube Channel: Fire Prevention Education Teams

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On May 17, 2022 Mescalero Parks & Recreation announced that Mescalero Cabins will be CLOSED for the remainder of the 2022 season.

Parks & Recreation Department

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Hunters, scroll down to page 4 for all the 2022 hunting dates! Copies of the Tribal Hunt Ordinance are available at the Conservation Department or the Tribal Offices.

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FOUND: Information updated as of 5/17/22 at approximately 11:30 AM

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Members of the New Mexico Early Childhood Education & Care Department (ECECD) visited the Mescalero Apache Tribe to conduct a government-to-government consultation session last Tuesday, 10 May 2022.  Discussions involved funding for further program development and expansion for the Mescalero Apache Early Childhood Program (MAECP) as well as collaboration among ECECD, MAECP, Head Start and the Child Development Centers.

In photo (L-R):  Rosario Dick (MAECP Director), Jovanna Archuleta (Assistant Secretary for Native American Early Education and Care), Elizabeth Groginsky (ECECD Cabinet Secretary), Helen Quintana (ECECD Human Resources Director), and Micah McCoy (ECECD Communications Director).

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DENTON, Texas – New Mexico homeowners and renters in the five counties, who sustained damage from the wildfires and straight-line winds beginning on April 5 and continuing, could be eligible for help from FEMA.

The designated counties for FEMA Individual Assistance are Colfax, Lincoln, Mora, San Miguel and Valencia.

If you have homeowners or renters insurance, you should file a claim as soon as possible. By law, FEMA cannot duplicate benefits for losses covered by insurance. If your policy does not cover all your damage expenses, you may then be eligible for federal assistance.

While residents in all five affected counties can apply for disaster assistance, damage assessments can only be conducted in areas where wildfires are not ongoing. Lincoln and Valencia are currently the only counties not experiencing active fires.

The fastest and easiest way to apply is by visiting disasterassistance.gov/.

If it is not possible to apply online, call 800-621-3362. The toll-free telephone lines operate from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. MDT seven days a week. If you use a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA the number for that service.

When you apply for assistance, have the following information readily available:

• A current phone number where you can be contacted
• Your address at the time of the disaster and the address where you are now staying
• Your Social Security number, if available
• A general list of damage and losses
• If insured, the policy number or the agent and/or the company name

Listen for instructions from local officials to tell you it’s safe to return home. If it is safe to do so, start cleaning up now. Take photos to document damage and begin cleanup and repairs to prevent further damage. Remember to keep receipts from all purchases related to cleanup and repair.

Disaster assistance may include financial help with temporary lodging and home repairs along with other programs to assist families recovering from effects of the event.

U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) low-interest disaster loans are available to businesses of all sizes, nonprofits, homeowners and renters. Like FEMA, SBA cannot duplicate benefits for losses covered by insurance.

• For small businesses, those engaged in aquaculture and most nonprofits: Up to $2 million is available for working capital needs even if there was no property damage, with a $2 million maximum loan for any combination of property damage and working capital needs.
• For homeowners: Up to $200,000 is available to repair or replace their primary residence. For homeowners and renters: Up to $40,000 is available to replace personal property, including vehicles.

Businesses and residents can apply online at Disaster assistance (sba.gov). For questions and assistance completing an application, call 800-659-2955 or email [email protected].

For the latest information on the wildfires, visit fema.gov/disaster/4652. Follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/FEMARegion6 and like us on Facebook at facebook.com/FEMARegion6/.

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Get knowledgeable about how you can protect your family, property and animals from a wildfire.

Please check out the following tips about:

• 7 ways to protect your home from being wildfire fuel
• How to prepare for fire season before and during a wildfire
• Wildfire preparedness for horses
• How to build your own Go Kit with a backpack

Thank you to Emergency Manager, Michael, for providing all the valuable information!

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Communication with family and friends during a weather emergency is very important. Watch the video below for tips on how to better communicate during an emergency.

For easy reference, below is a tip card for better communicating during an emergency. Save or screenshot to your mobile device for better keeping.

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