Division of Emergency Management

Utah Residents

Be Ready Utah

Your guide to staying safe and prepared for emergencies. Take simple steps today to protect your family and community.

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First Four Principles of Being Ready

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Be Informed

Make A Plan

Get A Kit

Get Involved

Additional Preparedness Considerations

Families With Children

Older Adults

Access Or Functional Needs

Pets and Livestock

Small Business Owners

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Wasatch FrontTooele | Salt Lake | Utah

Wasatch BackSummit | Wasatch

Central UtahJuab | Sanpete | Millard | Sevier

Southwest UtahBeaver | Iron | Garfield | Washington | Kane

NortheasternDaggett | Uintah | Duchesne

Castle CountryCarbon | Emery

Four CornersGrand | San Juan

Learn About Utah's Hazards

An earthquake happens when two blocks of the earth suddenly slide past each other along a fault. Over time, pressure builds up in the ground from the movement of Earth's plates and other natural forces. When this pressure becomes too great, the fault suddenly slips and releases the stored energy. This creates waves that spread out through the rock in all directions, causing the ground to shake.

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Wildland fires often begin unnoticed and spread quickly, typically identified by dense smoke. These fires threaten lives, homes, and communities. Hot, dry conditions and high winds can cause fires to grow rapidly and unpredictably.

In Utah, many communities are located near forests, grasslands, and brush, which increases the importance of fire preparedness and defensible space around structures

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Learn More About FEMA Individual Assistance

If you, your family or your home were individually impacted by a major disaster, FEMA can help support your recovery. Click the "learn more" button to the disaster assistance and support services you need.

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Twelve Areas of Preparedness

The 12 Areas of Emergency Preparedness give you a framework to build comprehensive readiness for you and your household.

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Updates & Information For Utah Residents

Oct. 30, 2026

State of Utah agencies respond to southern Utah flooding

State Emergency Operations Center activation is elevated to Level 3: Enhanced SupportInformation as of 8 p.m. on Oct. 30, 2026

Oct. 08, 2026

Utah receives major disaster declaration for flooding and mudslides that followed the 2026 Cottonwood Fire

Federal funding will support repair and rebuilding of public infrastructure in Beaver and Piute counties SALT LAKE CITY (Oct. 8,

May. 22, 2026

Gov. Cox Issues Drought Executive Order Record-low snowpack and record-warm winter drive statewide drought response

Following the warmest winter on record and the lowest snowpack levels ever recorded in Utah, Gov. Spencer J. Cox issued

Division of Emergency Management

Utah Residents

Be Ready Utah

First Four Principles of Being Ready

Additional Preparedness Considerations

Find Your Emergency Manager

Learn About Utah's Hazards

Learn More About FEMA Individual Assistance

Twelve Areas of Preparedness

Updates & Information For Utah Residents

State of Utah agencies respond to southern Utah flooding

Utah receives major disaster declaration for flooding and mudslides that followed the 2026 Cottonwood Fire

Gov. Cox Issues Drought Executive Order Record-low snowpack and record-warm winter drive statewide drought response

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