Council prepares Firewise Day as new WUI mapping changes leave implementation unclear

Mar 17, 2026

Emigration Canyon council set a May 16 Firewise Day focused on preparedness after Council Member Catherine Harris reported late-session legislative changes that may let homeowners challenge WUI map designations; the council said evaluation authority and process remain undefined.

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The Emigration Canyon City Council directed staff and volunteers to prioritize practical wildfire preparedness as state lawmakers inserted last‑minute language affecting Wildland‑Urban Interface (WUI) map designations.

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