Official account of Utah Governor Spencer J. Cox
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Today I signed an Executive Order establishing a higher bar for data center development in Utah.
Utahns deserve confidence that water resources, air quality, utility rates, wildlife, and quality of life will be protected. This framework helps ensure that data center development aligns with Utah’s long-term interests and reflects Utah values.
In Utah, environmental stewardship and economic opportunity go hand in hand.
Our kids and grandkids should be able to build their lives in Utah, with good jobs and homes they can afford.
Our trade mission to Ireland is bringing home ideas to help. In Galway, we saw how universities and businesses work together to get students into the workplace before graduation.
I want more Utah students to have those opportunities, starting with high school apprenticeships and earlier work experience in college.
Please follow evacuation orders immediately and stay away from flooded roads and riverbanks.
Our emergency teams are actively coordinating with local partners to protect lives and support affected areas.
🚨🚨 URGENT: CATASTROPHIC FLOODING EXPECTED ALONG THE SAN JUAN RIVER — EVACUATIONS UNDERWAY
This is a potentially life-threatening situation across southeastern Utah. The National Weather Service has a FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT TUESDAY, with catastrophic flooding expected along the San Juan River between Four Corners and Mexican Hat.
⚠️ THIS IS A FLOOD EMERGENCY.
The river is forecast to rise dramatically, with the crest expected around Aneth, Montezuma Creek and Bluff Sunday afternoon and evening.
📍 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
• The San Juan River near Bluff was at 19.6 feet at 9:30 AM Sunday.
• Flood stage is 23 feet.
• The river is forecast to crest at 43.6 FEET early Monday morning.
• For perspective, the previous record crest was 32 feet in September 1927. The current forecast would exceed that historic level by more than 11 feet.
Communities at risk include Bluff, Montezuma Creek, Aneth, Mexican Hat, Halchita and Tselakai Dezza.
🚧 ROAD CLOSURES AND EVACUATIONS
The Navajo Department of Emergency Management reports that rising river levels are creating dangerous road conditions, and emergency crews are working to evacuate residents.
Current closures include:
* Highway 162 east of Montezuma Creek
* Aneth Bridge (Texaco Road/Philips Camp Road Bridge) at Milepost 22, westbound
* Navajo Route 35 south of Montezuma Creek
* An additional closure west of Montezuma Creek may follow a bridge evaluation
🚫 NO DRONES: Drone flights are prohibited over or around the impacted areas because they can interfere with emergency operations.
‼️ PLEASE TAKE THIS SERIOUSLY.
* Follow evacuation orders immediately.
* Stay off the roads unless travel is essential.
* Never drive or walk through floodwater.
* Stay away from riverbanks and flooded bridges.
* Keep roads clear for emergency responders.
Even without additional rainfall expected, this flood wave will continue moving downstream, and dangerous conditions will persist.
A river crest of 43.6 feet would be extraordinary and potentially devastating for communities along the San Juan River. Please share this post to help get the word out.
Source: National Weather Service Grand Junction and Navajo Department of Emergency Management.
A Utah tradition with an important purpose. Riders and @UtahStateParks staff gathered bison on Antelope Island today for the annual Bison Roundup.
The roundup helps staff manage the herd, protect native rangeland from overgrazing, and keep the bison healthy. After time in the corrals, the animals receive health checks and vaccinations.
Thank you to the staff, riders, and volunteers who help care for this remarkable part of Utah.
Utah companies like Merit Medical, Qualtrics, and Ancestry already have a strong presence in Ireland.
Our trade mission is helping Utah businesses find new customers and partners in Europe, creating opportunities that support jobs back home.
More here: deseret.com/politics/2026/10…
One week left to apply for the Governor’s Office legislative fellowships.
Applications are due Oct. 31.
More here: governor.utah.gov/fellowship…
Applications are open for the Governor’s Office legislative fellowships!
Fellows work alongside our team during the legislative session, gain firsthand experience in state government, and help serve Utahns.
Apply by Oct. 31: governor.utah.gov/fellowship…
Abby and I had the pleasure of meeting with Mayor Joe Killeen of County Clare, Ireland.
Clare was recently named the European Volunteering Capital for 2027, and Utah leads the nation in volunteer participation. We share a strong commitment to serving our neighbors and building stronger communities.
Thank you, Mayor Killeen, for the warm welcome!
There’s a lot happening at the University of Galway that fits with what we’re building in Utah.
Our state delegation met with university President David Burn, Dr. Laoise McNamara, and their colleagues to explore how our universities and life sciences companies can work more closely together. We see opportunities for joint research and student and faculty exchanges that could open new doors for Utah students, researchers, and businesses.
Thank you @uniofgalway for welcoming our Utah delegation.
Utah and Galway have strong ties in the medical technology industry, and we saw those connections firsthand on our trade mission to Ireland.
We visited Utah-based Merit Medical, which is celebrating 30 years in Galway and now employs more than 1,000 people here. We also stopped at Medtronic, whose work includes medical technology developed by Salt Lake City-based Scientia Vascular to help treat strokes and aneurysms.
Both companies are helping bring Utah-developed medical technologies to patients around the world. We’re here to strengthen those connections and create more opportunities for Utah businesses.
We are closely monitoring the flash flooding in Hurricane. Our hearts are with the families whose homes and livelihoods have been impacted.
Please follow all evacuation orders and local emergency guidance. We’re grateful to the first responders working to keep Utahns safe.
🚨 BREAKING: MAJOR FLASH FLOODING IN HURRICANE, UTAH
A dangerous flood wave surged through Hurricane today, forcing evacuations along Gould Wash as fast-moving water threatened homes and RVs.
Officials ordered residents near Gould Wash and the WillowWind RV Park to evacuate immediately as flash flooding moved downstream through the city. Power was also shut off to several townhome communities and the RV park.
More than 100 homes and RVs have reportedly been damaged, and an emergency has been declared in Hurricane.
Video: Brian Nagler
Irish @SenatorMarkDaly has been instrumental in building ties between Utah and Ireland.
We continued those conversations at the Irish Parliament, discussing opportunities to expand trade, strengthen research partnerships, and position Utah as a gateway for Irish businesses entering the American market.
Grateful for his friendship and commitment to strengthening the Utah-Ireland relationship.
Supporting families, strengthening rural economies, and creating opportunities for businesses are priorities that cross borders.
We discussed these shared challenges and opportunities with Ireland’s Minister @daracalleary at Leinster House, including ways Utah and Ireland can learn from each other and work together.
Utah companies looking to do business in Europe have a valuable partner in Ireland. Many of the technology and life science companies operating in Utah already have a European base here. Our trade mission is focused on opening more doors for Utah businesses and building research partnerships.
I met with Irish Prime Minister @MichealMartinTD to discuss how we can build on that relationship. We also talked about issues that matter to families in both places: keeping kids safe online and putting homeownership within reach.
As one of the Great Salt Lake's earliest philanthropic supporters, Kem Gardner contributed $1 million to help protect and restore the lake. His generosity is helping fund critical water-lease agreements, including one bringing approximately 2,500 acre-feet of conserved water to the lake.
We’re grateful to Kem and the Gardner family for their generosity, leadership, and dedication to protecting the Great Salt Lake for generations to come.
