Joel Palmer, MPH (@joelepalmer) 's Twitter Profile
Joel Palmer, MPH

@joelepalmer

Now with added grad student (Geography PhD, U of U). Federal emergency manager based in UT. Opinions are mine/retweets do not imply endorsement. (He/him/his)

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NWS Salt Lake City (@nwssaltlakecity) 's Twitter Profile Photo

⛈️➡️☀️Over the next couple of days, our active monsoon pattern will transition into hot and dry conditions statewide. Please follow local fire and fireworks restrictions to reduce the threat of wildfire ignitions this holiday weekend! #utwx #wywx

⛈️➡️☀️Over the next couple of days, our active monsoon pattern will transition into hot and dry conditions statewide. Please follow local fire and fireworks restrictions to reduce the threat of wildfire ignitions this holiday weekend! #utwx #wywx
Utah Fire Info (@utahwildfire) 's Twitter Profile Photo

New 🔥Start: #MailDrawFire is located in Uintah County, about 20 miles southeast of Dutch John. The fire is estimated at 5 acres. No threats have been identified at this point. #ffslkth

New 🔥Start: #MailDrawFire is located in Uintah County, about 20 miles southeast of Dutch John. The fire is estimated at 5 acres. No threats have been identified at this point. #ffslkth
KUTV2news (@kutv2news) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The City of St. George completed a $3.3 million flood-control project nearly five years in the making. Olivia Kelleher kutv.com/news/local/cit…

NWS Salt Lake City (@nwssaltlakecity) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Areas of heavy wildfire smoke will continue into at least Monday morning, producing degraded air quality and visibility, especially in the Lake Powell area. Limit your exposure and time outside when possible. #utwx

Areas of heavy wildfire smoke will continue into at least Monday morning, producing degraded air quality and visibility, especially in the Lake Powell area. Limit your exposure and time outside when possible. #utwx
Utah Fire Info (@utahwildfire) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🚩 Red Flag Warning has been extended today: Gusty SW winds + very low humidity = critical fire weather across southern, central & eastern Utah this afternoon/evening. 🔥 Use your #FireSense. Avoid sparks.

🚩 Red Flag Warning has been extended today: Gusty SW winds + very low humidity = critical fire weather across southern, central & eastern Utah this afternoon/evening.

🔥 Use your #FireSense. Avoid sparks.
Utah Fire Info (@utahwildfire) 's Twitter Profile Photo

#Monroecanyonfire, Saturday, July 26, 2025 Fire Statistics: 10,977 acres, Containment: 13% Total Personnel: 961, Cause: Under Investigation InciWeb: inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-infor… Facebook: facebook.com/USFSFishlakeNF Fire Infor: 435-280-2269 Email: [email protected]

#Monroecanyonfire, Saturday, July 26, 2025
Fire Statistics: 10,977 acres, Containment: 13%
Total Personnel: 961, Cause: Under Investigation
InciWeb: inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-infor…
Facebook: facebook.com/USFSFishlakeNF
Fire Infor:  435-280-2269
Email: 2025.monroecanyon@firenet.gov
Salt Lake County Emergency Management (@slcoemermngt) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Evacuations are still in effect for the Willow Glen apartments in Millcreek. Next update 12:00 PM. The evacuation center is open at 1250 E. 4800 S.

KUTV2news (@kutv2news) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Critical fire weather conditions are expected across southern, central and eastern Utah, as well as southwest Wyoming, from Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning, prompting a Red Flag Warning for the region. FULL STORY: bit.ly/3IO2TDm

Critical fire weather conditions are expected across southern, central and eastern Utah, as well as southwest Wyoming, from Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning, prompting a Red Flag Warning for the region.

FULL STORY: bit.ly/3IO2TDm
Utah Fire Info (@utahwildfire) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Monroe Canyon Fire Operational Briefing - Saturday July 26, 2025 youtube.com/watch?v=hq97ii… #monroecanyonfire #FireYear2025

Utah Fire Info (@utahwildfire) 's Twitter Profile Photo

#uwcnf The Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest has issued a area, road, trails, and trailhead closure order for public safety due to the #BeulahFire #FireYear2025

#uwcnf The Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest has issued a area, road, trails, and trailhead closure order for public safety due to the #BeulahFire #FireYear2025
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache NF (@uwcnf) 's Twitter Profile Photo

#uwcnf Evanston/Mt. View Ranger Districts Buelah Fire Update Sunday, August 10, 2025 Acres: Estimated 2,310 Personnel: 240 Aircraft: 4 Scoopers, 3 – Type 1 Helicopters, and 1 – Type 4 Helicopter #buelahfire #FireYear2025

#uwcnf Evanston/Mt. View Ranger Districts
Buelah Fire Update Sunday, August 10, 2025
Acres: Estimated 2,310
Personnel: 240
Aircraft: 4 Scoopers, 3 – Type 1 Helicopters, and 1 – Type 4 Helicopter
#buelahfire #FireYear2025
Anna Kramer (@anna_c_kramer) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The Florida Keys are living with 30-year-old flood data. But when FEMA tried to update the maps, Key West fought back. It’s a pattern repeating itself across the country. We have a national flood map problem notus.org/climate-enviro…

KUTV2news (@kutv2news) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Threats of flash flooding will increase heading toward the weekend. A missing man was found dead inside his truck. The Utah Department of Transportation asked residents to be aware of a major road closure in Weber County.

FEMA Region 7 (@femaregion7) 's Twitter Profile Photo

❤️‍🩹Disasters ARE stressful, even weeks later. Please seek help if you need someone to talk to. Free. Confidential. Call or text: 1-800-985-5990 #mowx #stlwx @mosema_ St Louis County Office of Emergency Management #kswx #iawx #newx

❤️‍🩹Disasters ARE stressful, even weeks later. Please seek help if you need someone to talk to. Free. Confidential. Call or text: 1-800-985-5990 #mowx #stlwx @mosema_ <a href="/StlCoOEM/">St Louis County Office of Emergency Management</a> #kswx #iawx #newx
KSL NewsRadio (@kslnewsradio) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The Monroe Canyon Fire hit 90% containment on Saturday as the fire reached 73,722 acres. Read more👇 kslnewsradio.com/?p=2239974 📷U.S. Forest Service ✍Kennedy Camarena

The Monroe Canyon Fire hit 90% containment on Saturday as the fire reached 73,722 acres.

Read more👇
kslnewsradio.com/?p=2239974
📷U.S. Forest Service
✍Kennedy Camarena
Andrew Rumbach (@andrewrumbach) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The Gulf Coast's future with disasters will be more challenging because of climate change. When we look at FEMA's Future Risk Index and measure the share of state population living in the top 10% of the most at-risk counties nationally, we see all Gulf States in the top 10:

The Gulf Coast's future with disasters will be more challenging because of climate change. When we look at FEMA's Future Risk Index and measure the share of state population living in the top 10% of the most at-risk counties nationally, we see all Gulf States in the top 10:
Utah Fire Info (@utahwildfire) 's Twitter Profile Photo

#MonroeCanyonFire crews wrapped the historic Koosharem guard station in aluminized fire-resistant material to help protect the buildings from wildfire Protective wrap helps shield structures from extreme heat and flames preventing damage or destruction during intense fire events

#MonroeCanyonFire crews wrapped the historic Koosharem guard station in aluminized fire-resistant material to help protect the buildings from wildfire Protective wrap helps shield structures from extreme heat and flames preventing damage or destruction during intense fire events
Jim Herlihy (@jimsanfrancisco) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Fireproofing your home during California Wildfire Season. Talking with Steve Hawks of the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety. thesanfranciscoexperiencepodcast.com/fireproofing-y… Jim Herlihy Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety