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🔥 Prescribed Burns Underway Today
Residents and visitors in the Salt Lake Valley may notice smoke coming from Parleys Canyon, Lambs Canyon, and Millcreek Canyon today.
Crews are conducting prescribed pile burns in these areas as part of ongoing wildfire mitigation efforts.
#uwcnf Salt Lake Ranger District fire personnel in cooperation with interagency partners will begin prescribed firing operations in the Parleys Summit area near Summit Park and in Lambs Canyon today 10/18/26. Smoke may be visible from I-80, please do not report.
#uwcnf The Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest is planning prescribed fire operations Oct. 18-20th. Areas planned: 25 acres in Millcreek Canyon, 64 acres in Lambs Canyon in partnership with Utah Forestry, Fire and State Lands. 25 acres in Parleys Canyon near Summit Park.
October is Cybersecurity Month
If you experience a cybersecurity attack:
-Check your credit card and bank statements for unrecognizable charges.
-Check your credit reports for any new accounts or loans you didn’t open.
-Be alert for emails and social media users that ask
🌎 Today is International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction!
Disasters can happen anywhere, but taking steps to prepare can help protect you, your loved ones and your community. ❤️
🧰 Build an emergency kit.
📱 Download the Red Cross Emergency app.
🏠 Make a plan and practice it
Widespread heavy rainfall expected late Saturday through early Monday as the remnants of now Tropical Storm Rachel move through Utah. Many streams, rivers and normally dry washes will be running high, consider alternate recreation plans and never drive through flood water. #utwx
Gusty winds will develop well ahead of TC Rachel's arrival on Saturday across western Utah with wind gusts up to 55 mph. If making any preparations for the heavy rainfall coming Sunday, be prepared for windy conditions on Saturday. #utwx
October is Cybersecurity Month. Protect Yourself Against Cyberattacks
You can avoid cyber risks by taking steps in advance:
-Limit the personal information you share online. Change privacy settings and do not use location features.
-Keep software applications and operating
As we close out #NationalPreparednessMonth, there are still steps you can take to keep your family, community and nation strong 💪
