Iron County in southwest Utah anchored by Cedar City faces flash flooding from desert thunderstorms and serious wildfire risk from surrounding forest and rangeland. Southern Utah University creates institutional emergency planning requirements. The county serves as a gateway to Bryce Canyon and Zion National Parks drawing major tourism that creates seasonal population surge emergency planning requirements. The 2021 wildfires burned significant acreage in the region.
// 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 | 4 / 10 Low Risk |
| Primary Hazard | Flash Flooding / Wildfire |
| Secondary Hazard | Winter Storm |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Low |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 4 |
| Last Major Event | 2021 Wildfire |
| Event Frequency | Annual |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (435) 586-6600 |
| Emergency Shelters | 6 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | I-15 UT-56 UT-143 US-91 |
// County Profile
| County | Iron County UT |
| State | Utah (UT) |
| Population | 60 |
| Area | 3,297 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Low |
// Major Cities
// Cities in This County
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Earthquake / Flash Flooding
7/10
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Wildfire / Earthquake
6/10
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Earthquake / Flash Flooding
6/10
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Tooele County UT
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6/10
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Uintah County UT
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6/10
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