
Salt Lake County Emergency Management
We provide resource support during disasters and emergencies. When incidents and emergencies occur, we activate, coordinate, plan and mitigate threats, and keep County residents safe and informed. Think of us as emergency command central, working behind the scenes to provide news, updates, and resources that give residents peace-of-mind. Check back often for the latest situational reports.
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🚨Traction Law Alert 🚨
Traction Law IN EFFECT for both Big & Little Cottonwood Canyons (SR-190, SR-210)
‼️ Travel with caution and make sure your vehicles are properly equipped
‼️ Applies to both travel directions (up/down)
⛈️Isolated thunderstorms developing along a cold front this afternoon may further enhance already strong winds across northern Utah. Please secure loose items and holiday decorations now if you have not done so already! #utwx
🚧 Road Closure Update 🚧
SR-210 OPEN: @UDOTAvy avalanche mitigation & test firing complete.
Thank you for respecting our road and backcountry closures so we could test our equipment this morning.
Safe travels to @AltaCentral @AltaAlerts @SnowbirdAlerts today!
🚧 Road Closure Alert 🚧
SR-210 CLOSED at 12:30am tonight for @UDOTavy avalanche mitigation test firing in morning (12/4).
📍12:30am: Uphill traffic closed at mouth
📍1am: Downhill traffic closed at Snowbird Entry 1/Gate C
ETO: 8:30am - updates if delay > 15min
Is your car emergency kit ready for winter weather? ❄️ Keep helpful supplies on hand like an ice scraper & shovel, de-icing salt, & warm clothes. When traveling, it's best to have a full tank of gas to keep the fuel line from freezing & in case of traffic due to conditions.
🚨Traction Law Update🚨
Traction Law LIFTED for both Big & Little Cottonwood Canyons (SR-190, SR-210)
REMINDER: This is based on current road conditions, is subject to change at any time, & applies to both travel directions.
‼️Watch for slush until temps increase.
🚨Traction Law Alert 🚨
Traction Law IN EFFECT for both Big & Little Cottonwood Canyons (SR-190, SR-210)
‼️ Travel with caution and make sure your vehicles are properly equipped
‼️ Applies to both travel directions (up/down)
🔗 Requirements:
To celebrate GIS Day yesterday, Salt Lake County Emergency Management presented on GIS in emergency management and fire at Salt Lake Community College. Our GIS Specialist was on a panel with local GIS professionals to answer questions and provide career advice to students.
Registration is now open for the Salt Lake County LEPC Tier II Conference. https://bit.ly/2026TierIIConferenceRegistration