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Natural and Human-Caused Hazards

Events

Windstorm

Date: September 8, 2020

Details:

On September 8, 2020 a severe windstorm with hurricane force winds struck northern Utah resulting in millions of dollars in damage and one death. In response to this event Governor Gary Herbert declared a state of emergency and called the Utah National Guard. On January 12, 2021 President Donald Trump approved the major disaster declaration for Utah.

 

Earthquake

Date: March 18, 2020

Details:

On March 18, 2020 at approximately 7:09 am a magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck Magna, UT and was strongly felt along the Wasatch Front. The largest aftershocks following the mainshock were two magnitude 4.6 shocks that occurred the same day of the mainshock. To date, there have been 36 aftershocks of magnitude 3 and larger. On July 9, 2020, President Donald Trump approved the major disaster declaration for Utah.

 

Covid-19 Pandemic

Date: 2020 - 2022 (ongoing)

Details:

On January 21, 2020, the US confirmed its first case of Coronavirus Disease 2019, more commonly referred to as COVID-19. Announced on March 6, 2020, Utah confirmed its first known case of COVID-19 from a Davis County resident; the same day, Governor Gary Herbert declared a state of emergency for Utah. On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the COVID-19 outbreak a global pandemic. On March 13, 2020, President Donald Trump declared a state of national emergency under the Stafford Act. In December 2020, the US began administering COVID-19 vaccinations. As of April 14, 2021, Davis County has experienced over 36,861cases and 162 deaths resulting from COVID-19 complications. 

 

Windstorm

Date: December 1, 2011

Details:

On December 1, 2011, a severe windstorm with hurricane force winds struck northern Utah, focusing its destruction on Davis County and resulting in an estimated $20 million in damages. Davis County declared a state of emergency the day of the storm and assistance was requested from Utah State.

 

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LOCATION | 851 W Clark Ln. Farmington, Utah 84025

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