Salt Lake County Celebrates Diversity and Inclusion by Hosting Annual Welcoming Salt Lake Week: A Week Dedicated to Welcoming New Americans

This week, the Salt Lake County Mayor's Office for New Americans, in conjunction with multiple partners, celebrates Welcoming Salt Lake Week by hosting various virtual events as a way of “creating home together” and fostering a sense of belonging in communities around the world. A schedule of events can be found at WelcomingSaltLake.org.

09/11/20

Salt Lake County Partners with the American Red Cross to Hold Critical Blood Drives Amid COVID-19

The Salt Lake County Mayor’s Office is pleased to partner with the American Red Cross to hold a series of blood drives that are especially critical during this pandemic. The Mayor’s Office is providing the Mountain America Expo Center space, an area large enough to ensure proper social distancing to protect donors and staff. The Mountain America Credit Union and the Salt Lake County Health Department are taking the lead in recruiting blood donors for a series of six drives occurring September through November.

09/10/20

Salt Lake County's Response to Severe Weather Event

Today, Salt Lake County issued a Declaration of Emergency (DOE) for yesterday’s high wind emergency event. The decision to issue the DOE was based on multiple concerns, including the extent of damage, anticipated need for resources, and cost of recovery.

09/09/20

Health Officials Urge Parents to Keep Sick or Exposed Children Home

Ignoring isolation or quarantine instructions could result in criminal charges

09/08/20