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Utah’s Evacuation Alerts: Who Gets Warned | Salt Lake City News
Utah’s Ready, Set, Go alert system is a lifeline for evacuations—but only if you’re signed up. The state can blast targeted warnings to phones in specific zones via IPAWS, but local officials must request it. Since June 20th, 45 alerts have been sent statewide, reaching even visitors. Yet, without local opt-in, many miss out—especially if they haven’t registered or have outdated info. In Logan, some residents didn’t get fire alerts; officials blame lack of sign-up or stale contact details. While the state’s system helps tourists and campers, locals still rely on their own networks—and they…
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