Rocky Canyon Fire Prompts Evacuation Preparedness in Utah
The Rocky Canyon Fire in Utah has burned over 15,500 acres as of Monday afternoon, displacing residents in Morgan and Summit counties. Emergency officials are urging residents to prepare for potential evacuations by assembling 'go bags' with essentials such as water, food, clothing, batteries, chargers, flashlights, radios, and first-aid kits. Families are advised to update their kits regularly to ensure items like clothing remain suitable. Authorities emphasize the importance of having a communication plan and keeping vehicles fueled to at least half capacity. Utah's 'ready, set, go' system is being used to notify residents of evacuation stages, with 'ready' indicating preparation, 'set' signaling imminent evacuation, and 'go' requiring immediate action. Residents are encouraged to sign up for emergency alerts in their respective counties to stay informed.