Clovis proclaims National Preparedness Month; emergency manager outlines Sept. 26 preparedness fair

The City of Clovis recognized National Preparedness Month and heard details from Emergency Management Director Ruth Anne Kelly about community preparedness resources and an upcoming public event. Kelly described preparedness as an individual and community effort and announced a preparedness fair on Sept. 26 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Clovis Community College. The event will include the city’s emergency management office, Clovis Police Department, Roosevelt County Emergency Management and the floodplain manager.

Kelly introduced HyperReach, the city’s mass notification system, and provided sign‑up instructions for residents. "To sign up, you can text alerts to (575) 218‑7100," she said during the presentation. Kelly also mentioned a flyer and a preparedness guide prepared for Curry County; the hazard mitigation plan update public meeting is scheduled for Sept. 29 at 5:30 p.m. in the commission chamber.