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Article: Greetings from the Utah Department of Public Safety Division of Homeland Security.
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- Utah Business
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- August 1, 2008
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"Our mission is to provide a safe and secure environment for all people in Utah through prevention, preparedness, response and recovery."
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Since 1983, Utah had received only two Presidential Disaster Declarations. That statistic changed in 2005 when our state had three declarations. When these disasters happen, the recovery portion of these events goes on for several years. We live in a state that is vulnerable to man-made threats, natural disasters and forms of terrorism. Therefore, the Utah Department of Public Safety Division of Homeland Security has adopted an all hazards approach to preparing for, responding to, and recovering ...