Gov. Herbert announces a state of emergency due to Utah drought

Gov. Gary R. Herbert declared a state of emergency on Oct. 15 after receiving a recommendation to do so from Utah's Drought Review and Reporting Committee. Six Utah counties including Box Elder, Carbon, Emery, Grand, San Juan and Wayne have also declared states of emergency because of the drought, according to the Utah Department of Natural Resources.

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