The Department of Public Safety State of Utah Administration Division received a $100,836 Federal Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (CFDA 97.082 Earthquake State Assistance) to enhance earthquake preparedness and mitigation capabilities across the state. The grant, awarded on September 1, 2024, supports the development and implementation of earthquake hazard assessments, emergency planning, public education campaigns, technical guidance, building code adoption assistance, and infrastructure resilience projects aimed at reducing potential earthquake-related damages in high-risk seismic regions. The Department will partner with other state/local entities and non-profits as sub-recipients to deliver these critical earthquake risk reduction services and products to communities across Utah. The grant has a performance period ending on February 28, 2026.
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