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Black Post-Fire BAER

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Unit Information

3005 E. Camino del Bosque 
Silver City, 
New Mexico 
88061 
3005 E. Camino del Bosque 
Silver City, 
New Mexico 
88061 

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    707-853-4243
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    8am-8pm

Black Post-Fire BAER Assessment Summary Released

Black Post-Fire BAER
Publication Type: News -

BLACK POST-FIRE BAER ASSESSMENT SUMMARY RELEASED

The Forest Service Gila National Forest (USFS) completed its BAER post-fire assessment of the Black burned area and affected watersheds to determine their response, soil conditions, potential threats, and recommended BAER emergency stabilization measures and actions on National Forest System (NFS) lands. BAER emergency treatments and activities are designed to decreased possible impacts to critical values from the burned areas during rainstorm events such as: life and safety, property, critical natural resources, and cultural resources.

NOTE: Attached below as “Related Information” is a PDF document called “Black Post-Fire BAER Assessment Summary”.
 

BAER SAFETY MESSAGEEveryone near and downstream from the burned areas should remain alert and stay updated on weather conditions that may result in rain and increased water runoff. Flash flooding may occur quickly during rain events. Be prepared to act. Current weather and emergency notifications can be found at the National Weather Service website:  www.weather.gov/abq/.