Natural Disasters

A new report found those disasters were also closely connected, with drought and low snowpack creating ideal conditions for large wildfires.

Democrats say the process of getting federal disaster funds has been slowed by the Department of Homeland Security — the same department currently under scrutiny for immigration enforcement.

A consumer advocacy group is asking top insurance companies to adopt a list of nine protections aimed at increased transparency and fairness.

In other news, the Red Cross of Utah wants to raise $1 million for Hurricane Helene relief efforts. And, railroad "quiet zones" have been suspended from Ogden to Provo.

The American Red Cross came to Cache Valley to train volunteers in case of a disaster situation.

September is National Preparedness Month. Now is a great time to evaluate your preparedness supplies and plans.

Stephanie Carlson, USU Extension assistant professor, tells us how to prepare for a flood and what to do when one happens.

Rivers and creeks all over the state have been running high with melted snow from the biggest snowpack ever recorded in Utah. 1983 was last time we had anything near this amount of snowmelt fueling our spring runoff. This year, with a historic snowpack, it seems like we should be experiencing more 100-year floods or even 500-year floods.

The Syrian Forum USA, a non-profit organization set on improving the lives of Syrians, is hosting a fundraiser on Feb. 24 for those affected by the earthquakes in Syria.

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