We'll live tweet the press conference about today's earthquake response happening now from @SLCoEmerMngt.
Thread starts now.
Thread starts now.
From @SLCoMayor Jenny Wilson.
The situation in Magna is stable. But after a very challenging morning, things are under control.
This is an evolving situation.
The situation in Magna is stable. But after a very challenging morning, things are under control.
This is an evolving situation.
Just now: @SLCoMayor announces she has declared another emergency related to this incident.
We are working with crews throughout the valley and looking at stabilizing gas leaks.
The best news of the day is that we have seen no injuries or loss of life.
We are working with crews throughout the valley and looking at stabilizing gas leaks.
The best news of the day is that we have seen no injuries or loss of life.
Now... @FireAuthority Chief Dan Peterson:
We had been monitoring the plume from @kennecottutah. It was hydrochloric acid and most of it was contained in a catch basin. The tank is no longer leaking.
There is no more risk to the residents of Magna.
6 Hazmat crews will monitor
We had been monitoring the plume from @kennecottutah. It was hydrochloric acid and most of it was contained in a catch basin. The tank is no longer leaking.
There is no more risk to the residents of Magna.
6 Hazmat crews will monitor
Next up: Division Chief Clint Mecham from @SLCoEmerMngt
I'm happy to report that all the reports we are getting are minor damage. The situation is well in hand. I'd like to applaud all of the parters in emergency management and public works.
I'm happy to report that all the reports we are getting are minor damage. The situation is well in hand. I'd like to applaud all of the parters in emergency management and public works.
.@SLCoEmerMngt Division Chief Clint Mecham says a lot of people are working on this. Please allow first responders to do their work.
Next: Salt Lake County Sheriff Rosie Rivera
We are asking residents to stay home and stay away from first responders. @UPDSL has been on scene since the quake happened.
We are asking residents to stay home and stay away from first responders. @UPDSL has been on scene since the quake happened.
Magna Mayor Pro Tem thanks all local responders and emergency managers.
Many people checked on their neighbors.
"That's Magna, and that's how we roll."
Many people checked on their neighbors.
"That's Magna, and that's how we roll."
Q: What about people who are displaced?
A: Many displaced people were able to go to family members' homes. But Taylorsville High is set up as a shelter. Other building inspections are ongoing.
Q: What situation needed to be resolved?
A: We had considered evacuating. Not needed.
A: Many displaced people were able to go to family members' homes. But Taylorsville High is set up as a shelter. Other building inspections are ongoing.
Q: What situation needed to be resolved?
A: We had considered evacuating. Not needed.
.@SLCoEmerMngt Division Chief Clint Mecham says that we will need patience from the public as building and other infrastructure inspections happen.
@FireAuthority Dan Peterson says his department flew drones to monitor the chemical plume. It has dissipated.
@FireAuthority Dan Peterson says his department flew drones to monitor the chemical plume. It has dissipated.
Q: How does seismic activity and epicenter affect response?
A: We continue to inspect buildings after aftershocks. Our response has been focused around damage in the Magna area. We could have 120 aftershocks from this morning's quake.
A: We continue to inspect buildings after aftershocks. Our response has been focused around damage in the Magna area. We could have 120 aftershocks from this morning's quake.
Press conference has ended. Thank you to our certified deaf interpreter, Trenton Marsh from @JobsUT for helping get this information out to the deaf community. 
