Hazards In Utah

THE POINT

Knowledge of which hazards/disasters can happen near you will help you in your preparation plans. Know the protective actions for each hazard. Each hazard brings unique challenges that are important to consider. Plan for the disruptions the disaster causes and you will be better prepared to handle any disaster.  The 3 different types of disasters are: Natural Disasters, Technological failures, and human caused/intentional disasters. Knowledge reduces stress by empowering you with what you can do about the situations you may find yourself in.

DO THIS

  • Discover natural hazards near you through the various Hazard Maps. Also consider technological and intentional disasters.
  • Learn the protective actions for each hazard.
  • Plan for the disruptions each disaster causes.

Interactive Hazard Maps

Explore each hazard map to discover possible hazards near you.
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Utah Wildfire Risk Assessment Portal:  Interactive map of wildfire risks near you.

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Utah Wildfire Information:  Interactive map of active wildfires near you, and season summary.
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FEMA Flood Hazard Map:  Interactive map of flood risks near you. Also find the definition of your flood zone here.

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NOAA National Flood Prediction Map: River Gauges. Monitor current water levels.
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Interactive - Google's Flood Hub: Flood prediction and early warning system.
Image of a geologic hazards map showing the Wasatch Fault lines between Davis and Salt Lake Counties.

Utah Geologic Hazards Portal:  Interactive map of earthquake, liquefaction, landslide, radon, and other risks near you.

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US Drought Monitor:  Interactive map of drought near you.

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Do you live in an oil train blast zone?

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Interactive real time lightning risk map. See lightningmaps.org or weatherbug.com/alerts/spark
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SpotCrime.com, or crimemapping.com:  Interactive maps of reported crimes near participating jurisdictions.
Image of a map of Salt Lake County showing expected earthquake damage areas.

HAZUS by FEMA:  ArcGIS tool to help you estimate risks near you.

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FEMA National Risk Index:  Interactive map to understand your risk to natural hazards.

Resilience Analysis and Planning Tool (RAPT), a free, easy-to-use geographic information systems (GIS) tool that helps emergency managers and community partners visualize, prioritize and implement strategies to build resilience.
Resilience Analysis and Planning Tool (RAPT), a free, easy-to-use GIS tool that helps visualize, prioritize and implement strategies to build resilience. Also see the RAPT Resource Center.
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Interactive Climate Vulnerability Risk Map
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Hazard Index Tool:  Interactive map of hazard risks near you.

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Climate Risk and Resilience Portal (ClimRR)
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Search your location to find past disasters that have happened in your area.

Hazards In Utah

Explore each hazard, know the protective actions for each hazard, and plan for the disruptions each hazard causes.

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Acts of Violence
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Avalanche
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Cyber Threat
Image of a cracked, dry lake bed somewhere in the desert.
Drought
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Earthquakes
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Extreme Heat
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Flood
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HazMat
Aerial view image of a landslide pushing against some houses.
Landslides
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Mental Health
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Nuclear/Rad
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Pandemic/Biological
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Power Outage
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Severe Weather
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Space Weather
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Structure Fire
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Tornado
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Wildfire

Know Your Protective Actions

This page provides a summary list of protective actions.

Protective Actions
 

Utah Hazard Mitigation

This State website identifies natural hazards found in Utah and their potential impacts on people, infrastructure, and resources. 
Utah Hazard Mitigation
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