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Current Events & Updates
May
22
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 an Executive Order today declaring a statewide state of emergency due to extreme drought conditions.
March
18
Mar. 18, 2026
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.
February
26
Feb. 26, 2026
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
February
25
Feb. 25, 2026
Utah LEPC Contacts by Region (2026)
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 submission contact, and 2026 meeting
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