Wildfire Community Preparedness Day

The Valencia County Fire Department is hosting a Wildfire Community Preparedness Day at three of its stations from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, May 7. The stations are: Tomé Valley, 2755 N.M. 47, Tomé, Valencia del Norte Station 3, 160 N. El Cerro Loop, El Cerro and Los Chavez Station 7, 2 Bombero Cr., Los Chavez.

The preparedness day will focus on what residents can do on and around their homes to help protect against the threat of wildfires, as well as how to prepare for an evacuation. The first 50 households in attendance will receive a free, reflective house number sign, and be eligible for a free home and property assessment. Anyone interested in being a volunteer firefighter can sign up during the day.