Part of @UtahDPS, we coordinate response to disasters and recovery. Social media support for local incidents. En español: @EmergenciasUtah
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Felt today's earthquake? Test your earthquake knowledge with our True or False quiz! 🧠
After the quiz, visit BeReadyUtah.gov for emergency preparedness resources and kit checklists.
Utah is earthquake country—are you ready?
#KeepingUtahSafe #BeReadyUtah
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This week's 4.7 magnitude earthquake was felt across the Wasatch Front. Remember: DROP, COVER, and HOLD ON when shaking starts. Practice now so it becomes automatic. Learn more at BeReadyUtah.gov #BeReadyUtah #EarthquakePrep #keepingutahsafe
ALT Utah is earthquake country. Practice Drop, Cover, and Hold On.
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🏆 Proud to celebrate 3 @UtahDPS award recipients from our DEM team! Tracie Harrison, Angelia Crowther, & Ken Kraudy were recognized for their exceptional work ethic, expertise & dedication to Utah communities. Their leadership in emergency management makes Utah safer. Congrats!
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#Prepare: What if Utah's water stopped?
Get answers from Be Ready Utah, @UtahDEQ and @UtahDHHS on water emergencies AND disease prevention.
👀 Learn how to prepare by watching the interview on our Facebook page now: tinyurl.com/BRUH2O
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Salt Lake County search and rescue coordinator shares what hikers DON'T think about in fall/winter. New interview up now. Know the warnings. Know your limits.
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🚨 What do State EOC activation levels mean?
🔵 5 (Blue): Normal ops
🟢 4 (Green): Local can handle
🟡 3 (Yellow): Multi-agency help
🟠 2 (Orange): Large-scale, state/fed support
🔴 1 (Red): Full activation, major incident
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🏠 Home flood risks: overwhelmed drains, basement seepage, post-fire debris flows.
Protect yourself: ✓Clear gutters ✓Grade property away from foundation ✓Install sump pump ✓Get flood insurance (not covered by homeowners!)
Free guide: floodhazards.utah.gov
#BeReadyUtah
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❄️Did you know snowstorms can hit any time of year?
In Oct. 1984, a lake-effect storm dropped nearly 2 feet of snow on the Salt Lake Valley — shutting down schools, roads & power. ⚡🚗🏫
Don’t get caught off guard! Stay prepared year-round 👉 @BeReadyUtah 💪
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Utah Division of Emergency Management (Utah DEM) retweeted
9 Oct 2025
#Prepare for potential flooding 🌊this weekend. There is a flash flood warning for many parts of #Utah. Make sure your family is prepared. Learn more from this interview with @NWSSaltLakeCity: youtu.be/D7Gtw5dHtkg. #utwx #weather #flashflood #emergency @UtahDPS @UtahEmergency
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Utah Division of Emergency Management (Utah DEM) retweeted
10 Oct 2025
🔴An upgrade to MODERATE risk (level 3/4) has been issued for southwest UT today. The last moderate risk for UT was issued in September of 2022. Take all flash flood warnings today seriously and remember, turn around, don't drown! #UTwx
10 Oct 2025
A MODERATE risk is in effect in our Day 1 Excessive Rainfall Outlook. More details: go.usa.gov/cu3Dw
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Utah Division of Emergency Management (Utah DEM) retweeted
🚨 Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEAs) can save lives — no app, no sign-up. Critical info, right when you need it. 📲
WEAs deliver real-time evacuation orders and emergency updates straight to your phone if you’re in the danger zone
@BeReadyUtah @UtahDPS @femaregion8 @Readygov
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Join us for a conversation with Tracie Harrison from the Utah Division of Emergency Management about #flooding 🌊🏘️and #FloodInsurance in #Utah. For more info:
floodsmart.gov
bereadyutah.gov
floodhazards.utah.gov/
#keepingutahsafe
#preparedness
#flood
@UtahDPS
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Utah Division of Emergency Management (Utah DEM) retweeted
27 Aug 2025
#Prepare: Wherever it rains it can #flood. Stay out of floodwater. If a flood is imminent make sure your family is prepared to take action.
Learn what to do before, during, and after flood ow.ly/ygtM50VgSF7.
#Utah #weather #flashflood #emergency @UtahDPS @NWSSaltLakeCity
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Utah Division of Emergency Management (Utah DEM) retweeted
26 Sep 2025
#Prepare: Get involved and donate responsibly💵: ow.ly/cWQv30nvmXI.
#NationalPreparednessMonth
#PreparednessStartsAtHome
#NPM2025
#keepingutahsafe
#publicsafety
#Utah
#preparedness
@UtahEmergency
@UtahDPS
@Readygov
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Utah Division of Emergency Management (Utah DEM) retweeted
24 Sep 2025
#Prepare: Get involved in helping others prepare on social media and email📧: ow.ly/iLLg50UFP7E.
#NationalPreparednessMonth
#PreparednessStartsAtHome
#NPM2025
#keepingutahsafe
#publicsafety
#Utah
#preparedness
@UtahEmergency
@UtahDPS
@Readygov
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🌩️ Know the difference:
🔎 Watch = Be prepared (conditions are favorable).
⚠️ Advisory = Use caution (hazardous weather likely).
🚨 Warning = Take action (dangerous weather happening or imminent).
#WeatherSafety #StaySafe
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Utah Division of Emergency Management (Utah DEM) retweeted
19 Sep 2025
It is with great honor, but also sadness, that we announce Colonel Rapich's retirement. For over 33 years, his legacy of leadership, service, and dedication has shaped UHP and our department in countless ways. Thank you, Colonel. Your impact will be felt for years to come.
19 Sep 2025
We are announcing Colonel Michael Rapich’s upcoming retirement, effective November 1st. After 33 years of dedicated service, 9 of which he served as Colonel, his impact on the @UTHighwayPatrol and the Department of Public Safety is immeasurable. When his duties as Colonel for UHP extended to Deputy Commissioner in 2018, he also oversaw our Division of Emergency Management and our Bureau of Emergency Communications.
Colonel Rapich has been a leader, mentor, and friend to many of us. His steady guidance and deep commitment to public safety have created a legacy that will continue to strengthen our department for years to come. Please join us in thanking and congratulating Colonel Rapich for his extraordinary career.
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Utah Division of Emergency Management (Utah DEM) retweeted
19 Sep 2025
We are announcing Colonel Michael Rapich’s upcoming retirement, effective November 1st. After 33 years of dedicated service, 9 of which he served as Colonel, his impact on the @UTHighwayPatrol and the Department of Public Safety is immeasurable. When his duties as Colonel for UHP extended to Deputy Commissioner in 2018, he also oversaw our Division of Emergency Management and our Bureau of Emergency Communications.
Colonel Rapich has been a leader, mentor, and friend to many of us. His steady guidance and deep commitment to public safety have created a legacy that will continue to strengthen our department for years to come. Please join us in thanking and congratulating Colonel Rapich for his extraordinary career.
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🌬️ On Sept 8, 2020, Utah was hit by hurricane-force winds up to 112 mph.
⚡ 200K lost power (some for nearly a week)
🌲 Thousands of trees toppled
🏫 Schools closed
🚨 State of emergency declared
#UtahWindstorm #UtahWeather #DisasterSpotlight
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