The Sweetwater County Emergency Management Agency has created a list of emergency situations that are most likely to occur in Sweetwater County. Clicking on a situation will show a checklist of steps to take, or information to gather and pass on to emergency personnel.
| Aviation |
Use this link if an expected aircraft is overdue, or if a crash has been observed. |
| Bomb Threat |
For use if a Bomb Threat is made on a school, public building, government facility, etc. |
| Civil Disorder |
Use this link in case of a strike, jail situation, or a hostage situation |
| Dam Failure |
Dams are located at Flaming Gorge, State Line, Meeks Cabin, Fontenelle and Big Sandy Reservoirs. |
| Earthquake |
Several faults are located within Sweetwater County. |
| Flood |
Sweetwater County is at risk for flash floods. |
| Hazardous Materials Fixed Facility |
Mines, chemical facilities, and oil and gas production/service companies all may have hazardous materials on site. |
| Hazardous Materials Transportation Accident |
Use in case of a spill due to highway, rail, or aviation accident. |
| High Winds |
Tornados do occur in Sweetwater County. |
| Power Outage |
Coming Soon |
| Pipeline Ruptures |
Many pipelines crisscross Sweetwater County. Some are very close to residential areas. |
| Search and Rescue Operations |
Both land and water searches can be conducted. |
| Structural Fire |
Use for structural fires. |
| Subsidence |
May occur in areas that have been heavily undermined. |
| Terrorism |
Use if suspicious activity that may relate to terrorism is noticed |
| Transportation Accidents |
Use in case of multiple vehicle, multiple injury, bus, aviation, or rail accidents. |
| Wildland Fire |
Use for wildland fires |
| Winter Storms |
Use for massive power outages, road closures, stranded passengers, etc. |
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