Current Events & Updates

State Emergency Operations Center activation is elevated to Level 3: Enhanced SupportInformation as of 8 p.m. on Oct. 30, 2026 Monsoonal rains have continued to plague Utah throughout October, leading...

Federal funding will support repair and rebuilding of public infrastructure in Beaver and Piute counties SALT LAKE CITY (Oct. 8, 2026) — President Donald Trump signed a major disaster declaration...

The Utah Department of Public Safety (DPS) has received official requests from the state of Oregon for firefighting assistance in combating the ongoing wildfires....

Following the warmest winter on record and the lowest snowpack levels ever recorded in Utah, Gov. Spencer J. Cox issued an Executive Order today declaring a statewide state of emergency...

Six years ago on March 18, at 7:09 a.m. MST, a magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck with its epicenter near Magna, shaking the Salt Lake Valley and impacting communities across the...

Family Emergency Plan Worksheet Fill this out together, print it, and keep copies in your emergency kits, vehicles, and family members’ bags. 🖨️ Print This Worksheet ✏️ How to use...

Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPCs) are the community-level organizations responsible for hazardous chemical emergency planning in each Utah county. Use this directory to find your county’s LEPC, Tier 2 chemical inventory...

General Home Hazards Have emergency numbers next to every phone. Install smoke detectors on every floor and inside or near every bedroom. Test monthly. Install carbon monoxide (CO) detectors on...

Emergency Cooking Without Power: A Practical Guide Learning to cook without electricity or gas keeps you fed and comfortable. Why Emergency Cooking Matters More Than Just Food Cooking serves multiple...

Use these checklists to build your emergency food supply step by step Quick Start: 3-Day Food Supply Goal: Store enough food for 3 days per person Per Person for 3...