Davis County between Salt Lake City and Ogden sits directly on the Wasatch Fault — the most dangerous active fault in the Intermountain West. Hill Air Force Base the primary F-35 logistics center in the US is located in Davis County. The Wasatch Mountains create flash flooding and wildfire risk. A major Wasatch earthquake would cause catastrophic damage across Davis County with liquefaction risk in lowland areas along the Great Salt Lake shore.
// Preparedness Recommendations
- Evacuation routes inland should be identified in advance.
- Store at least 72 hours of food and water.
- Elevate critical belongings above flood level.
- Have backup power ready in case of grid failure.
// Recommended Supplies
Essential gear for power outages, severe weather, and emergency situations in your area.
- Emergency Food Supplies
- Water Filtration & Storage
- Backup Generator
- Solar Backup Power
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 7 / 10 High Risk |
| Primary Hazard | Earthquake / Flash Flooding |
| Secondary Hazard | Wildfire |
| FEMA Flood Zone | High |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 7 |
| Last Major Event | 2020 Magna Earthquake |
| Event Frequency | Annual |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (801) 525-5000 |
| Emergency Shelters | 12 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | I-15 US-89 UT-106 UT-232 |
// County Profile
| County | Davis County UT |
| State | Utah (UT) |
| Population | 362 |
| Area | 298 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | High |