Cache County in northern Utah's Cache Valley is home to Logan and Utah State University. The county faces earthquake risk from the Wasatch Fault system and flash flooding from Logan Canyon and the Logan River. The narrow Cache Valley geography between the Wellsville and Bear River Mountains creates complex flooding dynamics and can trap wildfire smoke and air pollution creating air quality emergencies. USU's 28000 students create institutional emergency planning requirements.
// 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 | 5 / 10 Moderate Risk |
| Primary Hazard | Earthquake / Flash Flooding |
| Secondary Hazard | Winter Storm |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Moderate |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 5 |
| Last Major Event | 2020 Earthquake |
| Event Frequency | Annual |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (435) 716-9500 |
| Emergency Shelters | 8 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | US-89 US-91 UT-30 UT-165 |
// County Profile
| County | Cache County UT |
| State | Utah (UT) |
| Population | 133 |
| Area | 1,165 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Moderate |
// Major Cities
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