Division of Emergency Management

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Utah Residents

Learn about preparedness with Be Ready Utah, hazards in Utah, and individual disaster assistance.

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Emergency Managers

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State Emergency Operations Center Status Level 3 Enhanced Support.

Current Events & Updates

Utah DPS Mobilizes to Assist Oregon Wildfire Response

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

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 an Executive Order today declaring a statewide state of emergency due to extreme drought conditions.

Six Year Annivesary of 2020 Magna Quake

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 state.

Family Emergency Plan Worksheet

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 this worksheet: Fill out each

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