Salt Lake Community College's Emergency Management Program is dedicated to the preparation, response, recovery, and reduction of losses resulting from technological and natural hazards. The program aims to protect students, faculty, staff, visitors, property, and college facilities.
To achieve this mission, the program works to establish a foundation for emergency management, develop aligned goals with the college's vision, and maintain working relationships with both internal and external partners.
The Emergency Management Program incorporates elements of mitigation, response, recovery, and preparedness. These activities are based on the National Fire Protection Association Standard 1600 regarding business continuity and emergency management.
In terms of regional safety, the program notes that geologists expect a 7.5-scale earthquake on the Wasatch Front, which would be significantly larger than the 5.8-scale earthquake experienced in Magna and the greater Salt Lake City area in 2020. To prepare for such events, officials recommend assembling a 96-hour survival kit to manage potential weeks of isolation.
During an earthquake, individuals should drop under a protective shell like a table or desk, cover their head and spine with hands or helmets, and hold onto the shelter.
On April 17, the state of Utah will participate in the Great Utah Shakeout 2025. The drill will take place just after 10 a.m., and participants are encouraged to use the practice to identify potential threats in their buildings, such as items that could fall or hazards like broken plumbing and severed electrical cables.
Community members are encouraged to stay informed, create emergency plans, and participate in community preparedness efforts.
