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The city adopted a county-wide emergency plan to ensure they are ready for disasters and eligible for federal funding.
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Declining — being discussed less frequently. 4 mentions in the last 30 days, 24 the 60 before.
The project is estimated to cost approximately $7.8 million.
Property owners in the floodplain who will see reduced flood risk.
Private property owners whose land may be impacted by the channel widening.
In the Abajo Mountains southwest of Monticello, five drainages below the Babylon burn scar could send debris flows downhill in even light rain — a risk lasting five to ten years.
The city recommended the third option, which focuses on creating a significantly wider and deeper creek channel capable of carrying floodwater through the corridor.
Grand County EMS paramedics gave a crash victim blood in the back of an ambulance on July 19 — the first field transfusion since the program launched July 1. In a county where the nearest higher-level trauma center is two hours away, every minute cou...
The city is planning a major project to widen the Mill Creek channel to prevent future flooding, which will involve private property easements.
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NWS Flash Flood Warning for Moab and Castle Valley until 8:45 p.m. Thursday — avoid flooded roads, canyon areas at risk.
Evacuation status has eased for areas affected by the Babylon Fire as firefighters continue making progress on the 107,104-acre wildfire in southeastern Utah. All areas previously under SET status returned to Ready status Wednesday, meaning residents...
"It [wildfire smoke] contains tiny particles of toxic chemicals and metals that are much smaller than dust, allowing them to travel deep into the lungs and enter the bloodstream."
Schultz said the forest service remains dedicated to preserving access and abiding by congressional directives. He also prioritizes improving forest health.
Firefighters have begun to box in the Babylon Fire near Monticello, holding 11% of the 101,073-acre blaze — the largest active wildfire in the U.S. — though a Red Flag Warning brought dangerous fire weather to the Moab area Wednesday.
The Babylon Fire near Monticello has surpassed the Cottonwood Fire to become the largest active wildfire in the U.S., reaching 96,594 acres with zero containment. Six zones northwest of Monticello are on Set status.
The two households seek more than $1.3 million in damages, combined.
The Babylon Fire has grown past 70,000 acres and is pushing north toward Canyonlands National Park, which has closed and evacuated its Needles District and canceled all permits and campground reservations there through July 31.
The Moab Valley Fire Department has crews on three wildfires at once — including the Cottonwood Fire near Beaver, the largest blaze burning in the country — as one of the most dangerous fire seasons in years grips the region.
“Basically, for the city it’s an insurance policy for large fires; the cost can get really high really fast."
Updated June 30, 5:46 p.m. — A live tracker of the Snyder and Babylon wildfires near Moab: latest acreage, fire restrictions, park and forest closures, and how to stay informed. The Babylon Fire has grown to more than 48,000 acres near Blanding, with...
Three U.S. Forest Service firefighters were killed and two injured battling the Snyder Fire, which ignited on the eastern edge of Grand County before racing across the Utah-Colorado line. Grand County has lowered its courthouse flags to half-staff.
The National Park Service closed the Needles District of Canyonlands National Park and ordered all visitors to evacuate Sunday as the Babylon Fire continued to expand. The fire, which started Saturday, is burning in Bears Ears National Monument near ...
Nearly surrounded by nearby wildfires, Moab hopes to remain safe FOX 13 News Utah
Two new wildfires are burning in the remote eastern end of Grand County near the Utah–Colorado line, as Stage 2 fire restrictions and a historic red flag warning grip southeastern Utah.
Due to extreme fire danger, the city is implementing a fireworks ban and formalizing agreements with fire districts to ensure state support during emergencies.
The city is preparing to adopt new state-mandated codes to reduce wildfire risks for properties located in high-risk areas.
The city adopted a county-wide emergency plan to ensure they are ready for disasters and eligible for federal funding.
The city is working on a long-term plan to prevent flooding in town. This involves everything from building dams and levees to fixing bridges and cleaning out debris.
The project will provide significant affordable housing while utilizing a custom development process to manage density and parking.
The change allows the center to expand its services without requiring a building expansion.
Allows for the development of a specialized facility for outdoor education and housing.
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