This blog presents the ideas and creative thinking of some of Utah's talented older adult writers. Their submissions are to inform and entertain, not to present policy or opinion positions of the Utah Commission on Aging. Enjoy.
On April 16, 2026, thousands of Utahns will take part in the Great Utah ShakeOut—a statewide earthquake preparedness drill designed to save lives. Utah sits along the Wasatch Fault, one of the most active seismic zones in the country. Experts agree: it’s not a matter of if a major earthquake will occur, but when. The ShakeOut offers a simple but powerful opportunity to prepare.
Who could have predicted an Arctic cold front hitting Utah, Idaho and Wyoming at the end of a very hot Summer? Especially one that brought not only early winterish temps but sustained high winds, some of hurricane force surging to 112 miles per hour?