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Happy #NationalDogMonth🐶 🐾
We know our pets are family and understanding how to help them in an emergency can make all the difference. The American Red Cross offers a free Pet First Aid app with expert guidance, step-by-step instructions for common emergencies, pet health
West Nile Virus is spread by infected mosquitoes, and prevention is key! Here’s how to protect yourself:
📷 Use EPA-registered insect repellent with DEET or picaridin
📷 Wear long sleeves and pants when outdoors, especially during dawn and dusk
📷 Eliminate standing water around
We are aware of SLCo residents receiving emergency evacuation alerting at approximately 4:50pm. This message is intended for residents in the Henefer, Summit County area only, impacted by the #RockyCanyon Fire.
The evacuation alert does not apply to Salt Lake County residents.
BREAKING: Grass Fire Burning just off SR 201 7200 West in Magna, Utah.
Many areas in the western part of the country continue to be at higher risk for wildfires. Prepare now before your area is affected and make an emergency plan for your household, including evacuation routes you can use to get to safety. More tips: http://ready.gov/wildfires
It’s feeling a little apocalyptic out there with the wildfire smoke. 📷
Here's how to protect yourself, your family, and your pets:
• Check the Air Quality Index (AQI) before spending time outside.
• Stay indoors when air quality is poor, especially if you're at higher risk.
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Midvale City, @RedCrossUtah, & partners continue supporting families affected by the North Union Apartment fire.
🗓️ Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC)
Tomorrow, Aug 4 | 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Union Middle School (615 E. 8000 S, Sandy)
Full details: http://Midvale.Utah.gov/Recovery
We’re grateful for the outpouring of support following the apartment fire in Midvale. The fastest and most effective way to help people displaced by this fire is through a financial donation.
Donations of clothing, food and household items can take time and resources away from
Thank you to Hillcrest High Football Team for lending and setting up their field house for the first responders assigned to the Midvale Apartment Fire. When the Hillcrest high football coach asked for assistance, half the football team showed up and went to work to help support
