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A recent mudslide in Provo has city officials scrambling to update their emergency plans. They're learning hard lessons from the event to make sure they're better prepared next time a natural disaster strikes.
At a glance
Rising — being discussed more frequently. 2 mentions in the last 30 days, 1 the 90 before that.
Potential costs associated with implementing new mapping and updated development standards.
Residents in flood-prone areas and the city through improved safety and compliance.
No groups negatively affected
Provo City fills and delivers sandbags to protect areas around Widemouth 2 fire from flooding ABC4 Utah
Provo fills 9,000 sandbags to send to Utah communities facing burn scar flooding FOX 13 News Utah
The city is updating its rules for floodplains to align with new FEMA maps. This is important for safety and to ensure compliance with federal regulations.
Mudslide prompts Provo leaders to learn hard lessons for future FOX 13 News Utah
Provo's mudslide: Are our communities prepared for the next storm? Deseret News
Provo residents clean up after mudslide caused by Buckley Draw fire burn scar ABC4 Utah
Church building buried in four feet of mud near Buckley Draw burn scar in Provo KUTV
Heavy rainfall leads to mudslide in Provo; crews working to clear impacted areas KSL News
This change could lead to new housing construction in the North Timpview area.
This change could allow for a new residential development on the site.
This project would increase residential density in the North Timpview neighborhood.
This is a major development that would significantly alter the land use of the 155-acre site.
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