Emergency Management Announcements
News from the Office of Emergency Management
City of Albuquerque and ABC Community Schools Partner to Ensure Families Have Access to Healthy Food all Summer
1,410 additional food boxes will feed approximately 5,640 residents
Nursing Home Task Force Mitigates Spread of COVID-19
Outreach and training to senior care facilities protects vulnerable populations
Western Sky Community Care Donates $15,000 for Rental Assistance and Food
Donation also included care package items for seniors
One Albuquerque Sculpture Dons Mask in Thank You to Health Care Heroes
Sculpture located on Central Avenue outside Presbyterian Hospital
Two New Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Sites Open Friday
Locations are at Walmart store parking lots in Northeast and Northwest Albuquerque
ABQ Bright Spot: Neighbors Band Together to Support Families affected by Coronavirus
Families Feeding Families purchasing food, supplies for four families every week
Animal Welfare Department Updates Intake Policies under Recent Public Health Order
Revised policies allow for non-emergency intakes by appointment
NMDOH ofrecerá pruebas COVID-19 sin costo en South Valley Site la próxima semana
Las pruebas tendrán lugar el martes 5 de mayo; Las citas deberán hacerse con anticipación.
NMDOH to Offer No-Cost COVID-19 Testing at South Valley Site Next Week
Testing takes place Tuesday, May 5; Appointments should be made in advance
VA, SSI Recipients with Eligible Children Must Act Soon to Supplement Economic Impact Payment
Deadline to act is May 5 for recipients to receive additional $500 per eligible dependent
Items Collected for To'Hajiilee Provide Nearly Three Tons of Relief for Those in Need
City launches Bright Spots Dashboard to track stories, share good work the community is doing
One Albuquerque Fund Donates $50,000 to Support Albuquerque Small Businesses
Support for local business fund follows $50,000 support for emergency housing assistance in March
Community Organizations Support Albuquerque Frontline Workers with Mask Donations
More than 3,500 masks donated to the Emergency Operations Center
Walmart and Quest Diagnostics Open Coronavirus Drive-Through Testing Site
Site offers no-cost testing for all healthcare workers and first responders in addition to anyone experiencing symptoms
The City of Albuquerque is Requesting Food Donations for To’Hajiilee
Nonperishable items can be dropped off at Senior Affairs or police substations
Dedicated City Staff and Partners Aim to Help Homeless Fight Spread of COVID-19
Mayor Keller, Family and Community Services, community partners provide housing, testing, resources to vulnerable population
At-Home Antibody Tests Should Not Replace COVID-19 Tests Performed by Medical Providers
At-home tests not approved by FDA yet
Local Hospitals Welcome Food Donations if Done Safely
Hospitals share instructions to safely donate food to front line workers
Mayor Keller Unveils Coronavirus Data Hub to Keep Public Updated on COVID-19 Info
Find meal sites, testing locations and important data in a visual format
City of Albuquerque Issues Guidelines for Nursing Homes to Keep Seniors Safe
Assisting senior service facilities to keep seniors and staff safe during the coronavirus outbreak
Mayor Keller Increases Enforcement of Flagrant Non-Essential Businesses Violators and Inspection of Nursing Homes
Environmental Health to conduct proactive nursing home outreach to protect safety of residents, workers. Fire Marshal and APD to target smoke shops and massage parlors
City Urges Residents to Beware of Stimulus Check Scams
Scammers are already trying to take advantage of federal stimulus package
Mayor Tim Keller Urging Residents to Take Advantage of Extended Census Timelines and Remote Options for Participating
COVID-19 leading to emphasis on phone, online survey options—Census-connected funding for cities more critical than ever
Optum Testing Sites Focused Solely on Patients with Upper Respiratory Infections
Three testing locations dedicated to FURI patients, modifying hours
Senior Affairs Provides More Than 10,000 Meals for Seniors Since COVID-19 Outbreak
The City of Albuquerque Department of Senior Affairs continues to provide essential services to seniors throughout the COVID-19 outbreak in New Mexico, including transportation to doctor appointments, care coordination and meals.