EOC plays key role in disaster response and recovery

By Becky Ginos

FARMINGTON—The new Emergency Operations Center (EOC) has been completed and is ready to provide emergency services to Davis County residents and all 15 cities. The 17,300 square foot facility, located on the Justice Complex campus, is the first of its kind in the county and is also one of the safest.

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• Dealing with Dementia 

  Thursday, April 9, 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., FREE

  Central Davis Senior Activity Center, 81 East Center Street, Kaysville

• Sprinkler System Tune-Up

  Thursday, April 9, 6:30 p.m., FREE

  WERC Bldg. 2837 E. Highway 193, Layton

• Sketch, Paint, Grow Class

  Friday, April 10, 6 p.m., $50

  USU Kaysville, 80 E. 725 South

• DSD Student Art Show Open House

  Friday, April 10, 6-8 p.m., FREE

  Bountiful Davis Art Center, 90 N. Main Street

• West Bountiful Arts Council Concert: Viewmont High Guitar Club

  Friday, April 10, 7 p.m., FREE

  West Bountiful City Hall, 550 N. 800 West

• Strong & Secure Senior Fair (Presented by Layton City Fire Department)

  Saturday, April 11, 9 a.m.

  Layton Hills Mall, 1201 N. Hill Field Rd., Layton

• Making the Most out of Your Vegetable Garden

  Saturday, April 11, 9 a.m., FREE

  WERC Bldg. 2837 E. Highway 193, Layton

• Purge the Spurge Trail Clean-up

  Saturday, April 11, 10 a.m. - noon

  Springhill Geologic Park, 191 Springhill Drive, North Salt Lake

• Finance Series: Debt Reduction

  Saturday, April 11, 10:30-noon

  Kaysville Library, 215 N. Fairfield Road. 

• Utah's Migration Initiative Seminar

  Saturday, April 11, 11:00 a.m.-noon

  Eccles Wildlife Education Center, 1157 S Waterfowl Wy., Farmington

• Public Star Party

  Saturday, April 11, 6-10 p.m., FREE (park fees apply)

  White Rock Bay, Antelope Island State Park

• Skyward Symphony and Davis Easter Chorus Presents: Lamb Of God

  Saturday, April 11, 7-9 p.m.

  Viewmont High School, 120 W. 1000 North, Bountiful

• Strong & Secure Senior Fair 

  Saturday, April 11 from 9 a.m. to noon

  Layton Hills Mall, 1201 N. Hill Field Rd, Layton

• Finding Hope in Chaotic Times

  Sunday, April 12, 3:30 p.m.

  Harmons Grocery-Station Park, 200 N. Station Pkwy., Farmington