Prepare Your Family for an Earthquake!
Did you know Utah is earthquake country? Most of us live in areas where a big quake could happen, and being prepared can make all the difference. That’s why we’re encouraging all South Jordan families, businesses, and organizations to take part in the Great Utah ShakeOut on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at 10:15 a.m.
This statewide earthquake drill is a chance for you, your family, and even your workplace or school to practice what to do if the ground starts shaking.
How to Participate
It’s simple! Here’s what you can do to get ready:
1. Sign Up – Visit ShakeOut.org/Utah to register. You’ll get reminders and resources to help make the drill more effective.
2. Practice “Drop, Cover, and Hold On” – When the drill starts at 10:15 a.m., everyone should:
• Drop to your hands and knees.
• Cover your head and neck (and get under a sturdy table if possible).
• Hold On until the shaking stops.
3. Talk About It – Use this as a chance to make an emergency plan. Where will your family meet after an earthquake? Do you have enough food, water, and supplies?
4. Make It Fun! – If you have kids, turn it into a game. Let them find safe spots in your home or practice a pretend earthquake with stuffed animals.
Why It’s Important
Earthquakes can happen with no warning, and knowing what to do ahead of time can help keep your family safe. Practicing together makes it easier to react quickly and calmly when it really matters.
Mark your calendar for April 17 at 10:15 a.m. and join thousands of Utahns in the ShakeOut! The more we practice, the safer we’ll be. Visit ShakeOut.org/Utah to learn more!
Would You Like to Open a City Council Meeting?
The City invites any who are willing to volunteer their time a chance to open our city council meeting with a thought, prayer, reading, or invocation. The purpose is to allow a wide variety of community members to speak and become involved in our civic process. The presentations are intended to be nondenominational and non-proselytizing in character; however, the City will not dictate the form or content of any such presentation.
If you would like to schedule a presentation for the opening ceremony at a city council meeting, South Jordan City Council meets the first and third Tuesday of each month. Presentations are less than two minutes.
If you’d like to present, reach out to the city recorder, Anna Crookston, and let her know if you would like the presentation to be listed as a prayer, reading, or thought.
FREE event for families featuring live music, free face painting, free balloons, caricature artists, and art for sale.
Saturday May 3, 10, 17, 24 from 10 AM–1 PM
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DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE!
According to the CDC, everyday 29 people in the United States die in crashes that involve an alcohol-impaired driver. Always use a designated driver or a rideshare company and don’t let your friends drive while impaired.
APRIL 2025
