Overview

• At least 27 homes sustained damage in Rose Park, Westpointe and Willow Place near 2000 West and 800 North, according to city utilities officials.
• National Weather Service data show 2.61 inches of rain fell in about 14 hours, marking the area’s second-wettest day on record and overwhelming a drainage canal and storm drains.
• Officials said the declaration enables coordination with county and state partners and positions affected residents to pursue potential federal recovery funds.
• Salt Lake City launched a recovery webpage and listed an emergency management contact for residents seeking help with documentation, disposal and other services.
• Cleanup support includes volunteer-placed dumpsters, Call2Haul curbside collection for recyclables and separate hazardous-waste pickup by the Salt Lake County Health Department, while a neighborhood nonprofit created a relief fund.