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Learn how wildfires can affect adolescent mental health, including risk factors, protective supports, recovery, and community strategies to help young people after wildfire.

Utah’s 2026 wildfire season has already burned nearly 500,000 acres, highlighting the need for homeowners to prepare for wildfire risk. Learn how to protect your home and property using home ignition zones, firewise landscaping, and wildfire preparedness ...

While the 2025 wildfire season will not be remembered as the worst in Utah's history, there are a few notable points of information, including the number of structures lost.

Wildfire safety starts at home, especially for those living in Utah’s Wildland/Urban Interface. By managing vegetation and creating defensible space in zones around your home, you can greatly reduce wildfire risk and increase the chance of structure survi...

As we see the devastation in the Los Angeles Basin, many wonder if Utah could experience a similar wildfire event.

Winter is here, snow is falling, and temperatures are dropping. These conditions can be challenging as we walk in the slippery outdoors and clear away mounds of snow.

It is well known that preparation can help overcome fear, and since September is National Preparedness Month, now is a great time to evaluate your preparedness supplies and plans.

Floods are one of the most common and devastating natural disasters, capable of causing widespread destruction to homes, infrastructure, and communities. Being prepared for a flood can make a significant difference in ensuring the safety of your loved one...

It is well known that preparation can help overcome fear, and since September is National Preparedness Month, now is a great time to evaluate your preparedness supplies and plans.

The average human body is 65 percent water — an element essential for survival. Water helps blood flow and carries oxygen and nutrients to cells, flushes waste products from the body, cushions tissues and joints and is a critical component for digestion....

Winter weather can regularly create emergency situations such as massive power outages, dangerous road conditions or flooding across the nation.

While Utahns deal with disasters such as fires and flooding, other parts of the nation and world face hurricanes, tropical storms and earthquakes. Seeing the misfortune of others on the news, along with the unknown of what to expect in the months ahead fo...

Cody Zesiger of USU Extension shows how to protect your home from wildfire. Learn the three home ignition zones, fire-resistant building materials, and landscaping tips that keep embers away.

With Utah’s frigid temperatures, it is essential to keep your family and pets safe from the cold.

The recent frigid Arctic air encompassing much of the mid-west caused mass transit, businesses and schools to shut down. It also was responsible for several deaths. If you were caught in such adverse conditions, unable to leave home because of a snow/ice ...

If your home has been in the path of a wildfire, the cleanup process may need some special consideration. Here are some tips for various aspects of cleanup and salvage.

Characteristics of firewise plants, firewise landscapes, and examples of firewise plants that can be used in Utah landscapes.

When winter arrives, it's important to bundle up and be prepared for the cold weather. It's no different for your pipes.

The type of vegetation immediately around homes as well as the number of plants are key factors when it comes to fire danger.

Resources and expert advice on how to handle the financial aspects of relocation after a wildfire.

Points to remember as you make preparations to protect your home from fire.

Emergency preparedness can bring peace of mind and help families and neighborhoods be safer and more able to care for themselves in the event of a disaster.

If we want our children to be successful during times of distress and emergencies, it is up to us to teach and prepare them. We can’t prevent emergencies, but we can be prepared for them.

An emergency car kit is like a 72-hour kit on the go but also includes tools specific to vehicle emergencies.

Floodwater may carry silt, raw sewage, oil or chemical waste that make water-damaged foods unsafe to eat.

The likelihood that people and pets will survive an emergency such as a fire, earthquake, flood, tornado or terrorist attack depends largely on emergency planning.

Avoid dehydration, sunburn, heat exhaustion and heat stroke by adopting these healthy habits.

Consider this information for water storage and use in emergency situations.

Understand the danger of embers during a wildfire, and take proactive steps to reduce the risk.

Learn tips for lowering the wildfire risk for your home, including landscaping and choice of plants and building materials.

What steps can you take to be prepared for an earthquake?

There are several options for homeowners who have temporarily lost power.

Basic preparedness plans to help alleviate fear in the event of an evacuation or when dealing with fire and smoke.