Be Ready Utah

They have your back in the backcountry. Now you can have theirs. Did you know you can support search and rescue teams when you head outdoors? Pick up a SAR assistance card here: rescue.utah.gov Funds support search and rescue teams around the state to help them have proper training and equipment when they respond to your emergency. Individual and family plans available.

Protect yourself from ransomware attacks. Back up your important documents regularly to an external drive or resource #cyberaware

Maintain emergency savings in case of a disasters. Stick with small bills #PlanAhead #NatlPrep BeReadyUtah.gov

Great event at @slchamber today to start Utah businesses on the path to better cybersecurity. Some of the tips that were shared include mandating two-factor authentication for remote access for employees and business partners. The chamber has started a cyber security initiative here slchamber.com/cyber/ that will be great for #smallbusiness. #utbiz #cyber #cyberaware

Mother Nature isn't the only threat to Utah businesses. Free cybersecurity training for the #utbiz community at the Salt Lake Chamber on Sept. 15 from 10 a.m. to noon. Learn what threats are out there and how you can train co-workers or employees to stay safe and protect your bottom line. You can register by emailing [email protected].

Can't believe the #UtahPrepare Conference and Expo is over! So many great lessons were shared. Now, we'll keep sharing some of those lessons on our social media accounts and stay tuned for us to announce next year's conference as soon as we have the date. Thanks to everyone who made today great! These are some of our partners who shared great preparedness tips today. Keep working hard on #NatlPrep Month. (at South Towne Expo Center)

Just a few of the vendors that you can still visit at the #UtahPrepare conference, going on until 8 PM tonight @southtowneexpoc tickets are available at the door or online UtahPrepare.org (at South Towne Expo Center)

“I was so afraid. And I wanted to go home.” After evacuating the 105th floor, of the south tower of the World Trade Center, Joseph Dittmar, Sr., saw the harrowing scene from the 90th floor: flames larger and redder than he had ever seen licking up the side of the north tower. He was between floors 72 and 73 when the second plane slammed into the building. “Never in our wildest imaginations did we think that a plane had hit our building. We had to concentrate on one thing: getting down.” People abandoned laptops, bags, food and women’s shoes. At floor 35, those evacuating encountered firefighters heading up to fight a fire they could not beat, to save lives they could not save. On the ground level, it looked like a war zone. But there was a total outpouring of love for the wounded as emergency responders tended to them. They were about eight blocks away as the twisting steel and crumbling concrete of the south tower came to the ground. The greatest skyline in the world was relegated to a gray and black cloud. Eventually, he got on a train and grabbed a rental car to get home. Because there are no guarantees, live life to its fullest, he says. “It is my duty to tell the story.” Always remember and never forget. Lessons: • There are no guarantees. • Don’t take anything for granted and don’t put off expressing your love. • We are not invulnerable so we need to pre-act not just react. • Don’t sweat the small stuff. • Plan your work and work your plan. • Love your mothers. . Thanks to Mr. Dittmar and to all who are attending the #UtahPrepare Conference and Expo. UtahPrepare.org (at South Towne Expo Center)

So much to see and learn at the #UtahPrepare Conference and Expo, one of the largest preparedness events in Utah. We wrap up in two hours but we're back again at @southtowneexpoc tomorrow. Tickets are available at the door or online at UtahPrepare.org It's National Preparedness Month. What would you like to learn? #natlprep #BeReadyUtah

The #UtahPrepare Conference is now under way at @southtowneexpoc (South Towne Expo Center). There are all sorts of opportunities to learn about emergency preparedness in ways that can help you, your family, your co-workers or your neighborhood. Come join us today and all day tomorrow. Tickets can be purchased at the door or online at UtahPrepare.org $10 gets you in for both days. Ages 12 and under are free. #natlprep #BeReadyUtah

Here is today's schedule for the #UtahPrepare Conference and Expo at @southtowneexpoc Great stuff is happening tomorrow, as well, including: 9/11 survivor Joseph Dittmar, Sr. Food storage Sanitation in a disaster Animals in disasters How to prepare yourself financially Food storage And much more Link to tickets at UtahPrepare.org #NatlPrep #BeReadyUtah (at South Towne Expo Center)

Many of us are in Utah because of our ancestors. Let's prepare to benefit those who come after us. Shout out to Brandie Trapier who suggested that we commemorate Pioneer Day with our logo. #NewProfilePic #PioneerDay

Nothing like red flag warnings and flood warnings on the same day. This must be Utah. Please stay safe. #utwx

Even though Utah's #FloodPrep week was in March, this information is still good. Flooding is still possible because there is a lot of snow still in the mountains. Link in our profile. dem.utah.gov/news #utflood #flooding #bereadyutah #prepping #emergencyprep #emergencypreparedness

Tally for today is 993,000 participants! Great work, Utah. Great #ShakeOut! Did you drill today? Be counted at ShakeOut.org/utah After your drill, make sure that you have a plan for reuniting with your family in case you are separated.

Here's what you do today at 10:15 am. Drop to the ground, take cover and then hold on for one minute, unless there's an actual earthquake, of course. In that case, stay until the shaking stops. Most injuries and deaths in earthquakes are caused by non-structural things falling on people. Even your modular office furniture will protect you from HVAC, lights and flying glass. Don't forget to register your participation and be counted with nearly 1,000,000 Utahns today at ShakeOut.org/utah Thanks to this guy who let us take his picture while he demonstrated drop, cover, hold on. I think his name is Spencer something. #ShakeOut #UtahShakeout #earthquake #fakequake #BeReadyUtah