January 31, 2011 NEWS RELEASE

Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management

Susana Martinez
Governor
Michael S. Duvall
Cabinet Secretary Designate
The Department of Homeland Security
and Emergency Management Announces
Preparedness For Severe Weather

CONTACT: Beverly Allen

505-231-7197
Beverly.Allen@state.nm.us

SANTA FE – Cabinet Secretary Designate Michael S. Duvall has directed the Department of Homeland
Security and Emergency Management to be prepared to assist state and local partners for the winter storm and
extreme cold that is slated to hit New Mexico this evening. The Department is ready and standing by should the
storm cause blizzard conditions or create hazardous and emergency situations.

The Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management is prepared to deal with the potential
winter weather that is expected to hit the state tonight and have contacted local emergency managers and other
partners, including the National Weather Service, the Department of Transportation, the National Guard and
State Police regarding this forecast. The Emergency Operations Center is staffed around the clock and is ready
for the impending weather.

The State Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management facilitates and coordinates requests
from local governments in disasters and emergencies. They are responsible for coordinating equipment
requests, shelter and food needs and emergency services to special needs populations, and rural areas including
feeding farm and ranch livestock should it become necessary.

For updated weather information and the latest road conditions call 511, or logon to www.nmroads.com,
www.weather.gov, or www.nws.noaa.gov. For real time updates follow NMDHSEM on Twitter at
www.twitter.com/nmdhsem

The New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management was established to enhance
the State’s ability to coordinate efforts for the prevention, preparedness and response to all hazards, including
terrorism. The agency serves as a bridge between the State and Federal Government and the cities and counties
of New Mexico for homeland security and emergency management activities.

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P.O. Box 27111 Santa Fe, NM 87502