“Mandatory evacuation ordered due to Dam Breach at Chama Land from Elk Horn Restaurant South of Chama ” from Village of Chama : Nixle

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Mandatory evacuation ordered due to Dam Breach at Chama Land from Elk Horn Restaurant South of Chama

EMERGENCY ALERT – MANDATORY EVACUATION
VILLAGE OF CHAMA, NEW MEXICO
A MANDATORY EVACUATION has been ordered due to a reported dam breach at Chama Land.
Evacuation Area: From the Elkhorn Restaurant south to Unser's- Highway 64/84 Mile Post 164
Residents and businesses within the affected area are directed to EVACUATE IMMEDIATELY.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION:

Do not wait for floodwaters to reach your location.
Avoid flooded roads, bridges, and low-lying areas.
Do not attempt to drive through moving water.
Follow all instructions from emergency personnel and law enforcement.
Call 911 if you are in immediate danger.

Please share this emergency notification to help alert residents in the affected area.
Village of Chama

Instructions:

EVACUATE IMMEDIATELY

Address/Location
Village of Chama
299 4th St
Chama, NM 87520

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 575-756-2184

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Alert Details

Severity:: Extreme - Extraordinary threat to life or property
Urgency:: Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
Certainty:: Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
Category:: General emergency and public safety
Event:: Evacuation Immediate

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