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| Susana Martinez |
SANTA FE – As season’s first winter storm approaches, Governor Susana Martinez asked New Mexicans to take steps to prepare for the upcoming severe weather and has personally confirmed that utility companies are prepared to deal with any resulting outages. "While we don't anticipate another widespread gas outage, we are well-prepared to act as quickly as possible to restore service," said Governor Martinez. "Thanks to the Pilot Relight Emergency Program program that is now underway, we would be able to deploy National Guardsmen and volunteers on a much faster timeline should New Mexico’s communities experience significant gas outages."
Martinez spoke to leaders of both the New Mexico Gas Company and PNM this afternoon to ensure that the companies are prepared to handle the severe weather. "I have spoken personally to the leaders of both New Mexico Gas Company and PNM to ensure that both utility providers are prepared to respond quickly in the event of interruptions that occur as a result of wind or snow damage. I have been assured that the fuel lines are full and that the call centers and work crews are fully-staffed to respond quickly to any outages," said Martinez.
This afternoon, representatives from the governor’s office, the Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, the New Mexico National Guard, the Department of Transportation, and the National Weather Service participated in a briefing to cover likely weather scenarios, preparation, and responses to any possible emergency situations. Both NewMexico.gov and the Governor’s Office website at http://governor.state.nm.us have been updated with links to the latest weather updates and road conditions. In the event of significant damage or utility interruptions, both websites will provide real-time updates on road closures, shelter locations, timelines for restoring electric or gas service, and other necessary information. Winter storm preparation and safety tips can be found on the governor’s website at http://governor.state.nm.us or http://www.newmexico.gov.
Governor Warns Citizens to Prepare for Severe Weather
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Prepare for severe weather? I thought global warming would keep us warm. I just bought new walking shorts at a discount. You mean it's going to be cold? I think I'll send Al Gore an email and ask him to weigh in on this. I think it's a republican plot.
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