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Illustration of a grey pipe with snow and ice. A blue scarf is wrapped around part of the pipe. Snowflakes fall, some with WI labeled. Text reads Frozen Service Lines Prevention & Action on a blue background.

January 21st, 2025 Record Low Temperatures Bring Freezing Risks to Pipes

With freezing temperatures setting records, it’s important to take steps to protect your home’s water service lines from freezing. Frozen pipes can cause significant damage, but the good news is that prevention can be simple. […]

Firefighters in yellow protective gear use hydraulic rescue tools to open a black cars door in a parking lot. The car is stabilized on wooden blocks, and shattered glass is visible on the ground. Emergency vehicles are in the background.

January 21st, 2025 Stronger and faster: West Jordan Fire brings in new rescue tool

Extrication tools are massive claws built for slicing into car metal and fabric. These tools can cut passenger vehicles and large semi-trucks, freeing patients without causing them further harm. West Jordan Fire acquired stronger, faster […]

A forest engulfed in flames at night, with fire illuminating trees and smoke rising. The intense orange and yellow blaze contrasts against the dark sky, highlighting the devastation of the wildfire.

January 21st, 2025 West Jordan and Wildfires

Is West Jordan vulnerable to a wildfire disaster? Thankfully, we sit well insulated from the wildland-urban interface. Our primary fire risk comes from the large, open grasslands, which is not as significant a threat as […]

Five firefighters standing in front of a fire truck, all wearing black jackets and hats with fire department emblems. They are smiling, and its early evening as the sky is dimly lit.

Last update January 21st, 2025 West Jordan Firefighters Join Effort to Combat Los Angeles Wildfires

On January 9, 2025, three firefighters from West Jordan, Utah, were deployed to assist in combating the devastating wildfires sweeping across Los Angeles, California. Capt. Dan Gates, Tam Haynie, and Ben Lynch joined a group […]

A large truck equipped with a snowplow is clearing snow on a residential street. Snow is billowing to the side as the plow moves forward. Houses and a stop sign are visible in the background under a cloudy sky.

January 7th, 2025 Division Highlight – Snow Plows

West Jordan is ready to tackle the snow this winter, ensuring safe streets for residents and emergency services. Here are the highlights of the city’s snow removal efforts: How You Can Help: With your cooperation, […]

A large building with a peaked roof stands behind a manicured lawn and pathway. Text overlay reads: 84 years of West Jordan.

January 7th, 2025 84 Years of West Jordan: See How Our City Has Transformed Since 1941

West Jordan turns 84 on January 10, 2025! We’re celebrating 84 official years as West Jordan! Our city has grown well beyond its original 9.6 square miles and 2,000 residents. We’re now one of the […]

Three smiling individuals with arms around each other wearing gray VOLUNTEER T-shirts, stand indoors. They exude friendliness and teamwork in a cozy setting with colorful posters in the background.

January 7th, 2025 Volunteer West Jordan

The West Jordan City Mayor’s office is proud to announce TWO new volunteer committees: Good Neighbor Committee – This committee will organize community service projects and events with the aim of fostering a strong sense […]

A Christmas tree stands in a black bin labeled WJ beside a sign. The sign reads: West Jordan Christmas Tree Drop-Off and Pickup. Drop-Off: Dec 27 - Jan 31. Curbside Pickup: Load Truck Jan 6 - Jan 16, Trash Truck Jan 20 - Jan 31.

December 16th, 2024 West Jordan Makes Christmas Tree Disposal Easy: Drop-Off or Curbside Options Available

The City of West Jordan is offering residents a hassle-free way of disposing their real Christmas trees. From December 27th to January 31st, residents have the option to choose between curbside pickup or drop-off locations […]

A sign for a reserved parking exchange zone by the West Jordan Police Department. It states the area is under 24-hour video surveillance. Emergency and non-emergency contact numbers are provided.

December 10th, 2024 Safe Exchange Zone in West Jordan

Do you need a safe place to meet someone? Do you co-parent and need a neutral space to swap kids? Do you need to meet an online seller to make a purchase? West Jordan’s Safe […]

Illustration of four animals wearing Santa hats: a dog, cat, rabbit, and bird, all cuddling. Text reads: Holiday for the Animals, Saturday, December 14th, 10 AM - 2 PM. Paw prints and bones are in the background.

December 9th, 2024 Furry Friends and Festive Cheer: Your donations keep tails wagging

Dear Awesome Humans, Guess what? A record-breaking 2,000 of us furry (and not-so-furry) friends found our way to the West Jordan Animal Shelter this year! That includes nearly 400 kittens — another record! Every year […]