
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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👋 SR-190 & SR-210 ROAD CONDITIONS
Lower-upper: heavy slush/snow
‼️BE ALERT: Lake effect snow is here! Drive with caution & watch for low visibility
🚨Traction devices REQUIRED
The National Alliance for Public Safety GIS (NAPSG) Foundation came into the Salt Lake County Emergency Operations Center for 2 days to provide training on their Search and Rescue Common Operating Platform (SARCOP) tool to local Emergency Management partners. This tool is a
January is Radon Awareness Month. During the month of January we will be sharing information on how to test and mitigate radon.
What is Radon?
*Radon is an odorless and invisible radioactive gas naturally released from rocks, soil, and water.
*Radon can get trapped inside
The Salt Lake County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) Conference is next month. Register today!
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February 11, 2026
Viridian Event Center
West Jordan
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
January is Radon Awareness Month and Salt Lake County Emergency Management is focusing on a risk that often goes unnoticed—but can have serious health impacts.
Radon is a naturally occurring, odorless, colorless radioactive gas that can build up in homes and buildings. It’s the
🚨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