Today we cover:

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• Yellow Lake Fire
  
• Election ballots hitting mailboxes next week
  
• Upcoming health and wellness events
  

Yellow Lake Fire Update

This is a Yellow Lake Fire Update as of October 11 at 11 AM. So keep in mind that this information may be outdated by the time you tune in.

According to the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forests, Heber-Kamas Ranger District, new closures are now in effect due to the #YellowLakeFire. The area closure includes all roads, trails, trailheads, parking areas and campgrounds starting at the Pine Valley campground going West on the North side of Mirror Lake Highway – Highway 150, all the way to the Yellow Pine Trailhead (known to Summit County area locals as “Slate Creek” area).

We want to make sure our residents understand, so we will reiterate that this includes the north side of Mirror Lake Highway in Summit County from Yellow Pine Trailhead to the Highline Trail, north to Smith-Morehouse and Gardners Fork at the top of Weber Canyon.

All of that may sound confusing as we rattle off a list of a  bunch of trailheads and campgrounds…so we suggest you take a look at updated maps and to stay informed about this fire by visiting: summitcounty.info/yellowlakefire

Now a note on how to stay updated during times of emergency:

Iif you want to receive text updates specifically on Summit County’s fire outlook and conditions, Red Flag Warnings, prescribed burns, active fire updates, and more text: SCFIREINFO (no spaces) to 888777.

Another way to receive more targeted emergency alerts is to visit: summitcountyalerts.org.

Get notified about emergencies and other important community information by signing up for our Summit County Emergency Alert Program powered by the Everbridge emergency notification platform. This system helps us provide you with critical information quickly in a variety of situations, such as emergencies, unexpected road closures, missing persons, special event impacts and evacuations of buildings or neighborhoods. You will receive time-sensitive messages wherever you specify, such as your home, mobile or business phones, email address, text messages, in the Everbridge App and more.

Sheriff’s App

On that same topic of public safety: did you know the Summit County Sheriff’s Department has launched a new app? Search “Summit County Sheriff” on the App Store on Google Play and have instant access to essential information at your fingertips. You can: Text 911, Contact the department, view lists of inmates and sex offenders, view job openings to join the department’s team, and see a list of community-wide programs being run.



Senior Wellness Seminar

The 19th Annual Caregiver Conference is on Friday, November 8, from 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at doTERRA (389 S 1300 W, Pleasant Grove) and virtually. This year’s theme is Mind, Body, Heart: Boosting Caregiver Resilience, with a keynote address by Jody Moore, a popular life coach and host of the Better Than Happy podcast. If you care for a senior loved one, this conference is for you. Register today at: magutah.gov/cg

Halloween Wellness Fair

Summit County Health is bringing a spooky Health Fair to the Ledges Event Center in Coalville on Wednesday October 30th! Bring your kids to learn about health resources and information around your community. This family friendly resource fair will have activities, prizes and more! There will also be flu and COVID vaccines available with no appointments needed. Come on over to the Ledges Event Center on October 30th at 6pm and join the fun! We hope to see you and your child(ren) there.

Election Ballots

Ballots are being mailed on Tuesday (10/15) so voters should be on the lookout for them in their mail at the end of next week and into the weeknd.