Thousands of Utahns participated in 'The Great Utah ShakeOut' – the state's annual earthquake drill, four years after a 5.7 magnitude earthquake shook the Wasat
by Arielle Harrison, KUTVThousands of Utahns participated in "The Great Utah ShakeOut" – the state's annual earthquake drill, four years after a 5.7 magnitude earthquake shook the Wasatch Front in March 2020. Thousands of Utahns participated in "The Great Utah ShakeOut" – the state's annual earthquake drill, four years after a 5.7 magnitude earthquake shook the Wasatch Front in March 2020.
The quake damaged streets, buildings, and structures, including West Lake Junior High in the Granite School District. "We're one of the oldest school districts in the state due to our historical buildings," Horsley said. With roughly 80 percent of the state's population living close to the Wasatch Fault, and that number only growing, she said it's crucial to mitigate risks.
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