
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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Please be aware controlled burning continues today in Corner Canyon until about 3 p.m.
Utah DNR is conducting a controlled burn today in partnership with Draper Fire's wildland crews until about 5:30 PM in the Suncrest area near Peak View and adjacent open space.
#uwcnf 10/19/26 Salt Lake Ranger District- Prescribed pile burning will continue in Lambs Canyon, 35 acres remaining. Pile ignitions will begin in Millcreek Canyon from Clover Springs picnic area to Big Water Trailhead. Parleys Summit prescribed burn is now being monitored.
#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.
🔥 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