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Lea County Office of Emergency Management

Lorenzo Velasquez - Director

lvelasquez@leacounty.net

Charlie Pruit - Public Safety Administrator

cfpruit@leacounty.net

Main: (575) 391-2983

1019 East Bender Boulevard

Hobbs, NM 88240

OEM has many responsibilities as can be seen all over Lea County. You may see us on an emergency scene, assisting our local, state, and federal partners, working operations at local events or at your local fire station assisting with annual pump testing. We participate in public education events for schools or non-profits and work closely with Lea County Health Counsel, Lea County Emergency Preparedness Commity, and the Lea County Fire Chiefs' Advisory Board to better prepare our community for disasters and emergency response.

If your school or non-profit has an event you would like Emergency Management to attend, please feel free to contact us!

Lorenzo Velasquez, Director

1019 East Bender Boulevard, Hobbs, NM 88240 -
(575) 391-2983 - lvelasquez@leacounty.net

Our Mission

Emergency management is a coordinated effort, involving local, state, and federal agencies as well as volunteer organizations. These organizations assist the public and communities to prepare for, respond, and recover from the effects of natural, civil, and technological emergencies and disasters. The primary goal of emergency management is to promote awareness, prevent injuries, save lives, and reduce property damage in our community.

US Department of Education

NM Game & Fish

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Wildfire Risk to Communities Learn about how to make your home safer and more resistant to wildfires in our area. Take steps now saves lives and property.

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About Us

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Lea County Emergency Management is responsible for planning the responses of small- and large-scale emergency situations to save lives, reduce injuries and preserve property. Emergencies and disasters, both natural and man-made, can affect every resident in Lea County. Sometimes threats occur that we simply cannot control or prevent from happening; ie, wildfires, hazardous-material spills and riots. However, from every family to every public safety department in Lea County, we all can prepare for how we respond to these emergencies. Preparing your family's responses to emergencies is critical, and it takes just three steps:

1. Make a family emergency plan
2. Get an emergency supply kit
3. Be informed about the different types of emergencies that could occur in your area and their appropriate responses.

For more detailed lists and plans visit:

Visit Novel Pandemics | Ready.gov for more information about what you and your family can do to protect yourself and others during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Download Memo from the 911 Director on Code RED

LCCA Code RED

Download "What to expect when calling 911" here

What to expect when calling 911 during the Coronavirus Pandemic

Important Information

Lea County Ordinance No. 82 Fire Code

Lea County Ordinance No. 97 Dangerous Building Ordinance

Lea County Community Wildfire Protection Plan

Emergency Supply List-Ready.gov

Lea County Links

Hazard Mitigation Plan

Lea county is updating its hazard mitigation plan.

COVID-19 Lea County Response Efforts

Booker T Washington Testing Event Fly Over

National Guard Delivery. Director Martinez and Velasquez Pictured

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We need your assistance!

Lea County, in coordination with its participating municipal jurisdictions, is updating its Multi‐Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan. The plan will identify local policies and actions for reducing risk and future losses from natural hazards such as floods, winter storms, tornadoes, severe thunderstorms and hurricanes. This survey provides an opportunity for you to share your opinions and participate in the mitigation planning process. The information you provide will help us better understand your hazard concerns and can lead to mitigation activities that help lessen the impacts of future disasters. Participation in this survey is voluntary and none of the information you provide will be attributed to you directly. The survey doesn’t take long to fill out and you can skip questions if necessary. Lea County greatly appreciates your participation and thanks you for providing them important information from you to better help the community for future generations to come.

Here is the link to the survey:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9MJFVX7