On August 9, 2024, the Utah Enhanced State Hazard Mitigation Plan was approved by FEMA Region 8, marking a significant milestone for the state of Utah.
News, Media & Events: Utah
Events
2024-06-20T08:00:00
2024-09-30T23:59:00
Important Date
Jun 20, 2024
Sep 30, 2024
Jun 20, 2024
- Sep 30, 2024
Important Date
FEMA manages the National Flood Insurance Program which includes more than 22,600 Participating Communities. This year, FEMA’s Floodplain Management Division is conducting a survey of the nation’s Floodplain Administrators who manage local floodplains for these jurisdictions. Survey findings will inform a five-year National Floodplain Administrators Training Strategy that will be coordinated by the Floodplain Management Division.
2024-08-09T15:00:00
2024-09-30T15:00:00
Important Date
Aug 9, 2024
Sep 30, 2024
Aug 9, 2024
- Sep 30, 2024
Important Date
Three artists are featured in an upcoming exhibition investigating and sharing the stories of resilience in a changing climate.
2024-09-05T17:00:00
2024-09-26T18:00:00
Virtual
Sep 5, 2024
Sep 26, 2024
Sep 5, 2024 EST
- Sep 26, 2024 6:00 p.m. EST
Virtual
Each week in September, the FEMA Technological Hazards Division (THD) Policy Section will host a lunch and learn session focused on a topic related to the Radiological Preparedness (REP) Program.
Preparedness Tips
Floods happen in Utah not only during spring runoff but can occur year-round. Summer thunderstorms producing heavy rain can result in flash floods while normal rain events over areas affected by wildfire can result in conditions prone to flooding and mudflow for several years. A few inches of water in a 1,000-square foot home could cost more than $10,000 in repairs and replacement of personal possessions and homeowner’s insurance doesn’t cover most floods. Remember it does not take a lot of water to cause a lot of damage. Learn more about protecting your home or business with flood insurance.
Wildfires can also occur any time of year and should no longer be thought of as just a problem in the mountains. The devasting Marshall Fire in Colorado proved both these points in late 2021. Creating defensible space, using ignition resistant construction techniques and taking generally preparedness steps will help keep your family and community safe.
Press Releases and Fact Sheets
Colorado, Wyoming and several other states are currently fighting multiple fires that are prompting evacuations, causing power outages, and impacting air quality with heavy smoke.
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An upcoming art exhibition highlighting climate change and resilience will open in Ogden, Utah on Aug. 9. The exhibition is part of FEMA’s ArtWorks initiative. Three artists are featured in an upcoming exhibition investigating and sharing the stories of resilience in a changing climate.
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PDFs & Multimedia
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Draft Environmental Assessment for City Creek Water Treatment Plant Resilient Water Quality and Supply, EMD-2021-BR-063-0016, March 2024
Final Environmental Assessment including FONSI signed 12/15/2023 for Long-Term Sustainability for Provo’s Water Supply, EMD-2021-BR-063-0001, December 2023
Utah; FEMA-4752-DR
Report on Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) information for FEMA-4752-DR; Utah as a result of flooding during the period of May 1-27, 2023.
Suspension Notice November 30, 2023
Draft Environmental Assessment for Long-Term Sustainability for Provo’s Water Supply, EMD-2021-BR-063-0001, September 2023
Public Notice for Long-Term Sustainability for Provo’s Water Supply, EMD-2021-BR-063-0001, September 2023
Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for Davis Aqueduct Parallel Pipeline, Weber Basin Project, signed 6/8/2023
Public Notice for Water Treatment Plant Resiliency Project, April 2023
Public Notice for Aquifer Storage Recovery Project, March 2023
Utah; Severe Storms and Flooding - Denial
Report on Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) information for the State of Utah's Denial on January 18, 2023, as a result of severe storms and flooding during the period of August 19-21, 2022.