Sevier County, Utah, Emergency Management

04/16/2026

04/13/2026

Sevier county Emergency Management and Richfield dispatch Center will be conducting a test of the emergency sirens on Thursday April 16th at 10:00 AM in conjunction with the Utah Great Shake out! There will be 3 different siren tones. This is what each tone means.

Alert Tone- Fire related Emergencies
Hi-Lo Tone- Shelter in Place
Steady Tone- Community Evacuation

Please feel free to share and comment where you are located and if you heard the tones!
Thank You!
Sgt William Taufer
Sevier County Emergency Manager

04/07/2026

Light Festival


Important Update Regarding the Richfield Light Festival
Due to current high-risk fire conditions, local and state fire officials have advised against the lantern launch planned for Friday evening. This decision was not taken lightly, but the safety of our community will always come first.
As previously stated, all lantern sales are final.
While we share in disappointment, we are excited to still gather together for an incredible evening! The Richfield Light Festival will continue as planned, with activities including laser tag, inflatables, STEM activities, co****le, nine-square, music, dancing, and a variety of amazing food trucks. The night will end with a spectacular light show of fireworks that you won’t want to miss!
We truly appreciate your understanding and support. We can’t wait to celebrate with you and kick off spring together.

04/01/2026

Fishlake Sar Conference 2026 registration

We are starting the registration process for the Utah Sheriff's Search and Rescue Association 2026 Fishlake Search and Rescue Conference. The conference will take place June 5th and 6th at Fishlake Utah. More details will follow as we get closer. We have secured the Piute Campground and the Doctor Creek Group site for attendees to stay Thursday through Sunday morning.
There will be more to follow.

03/31/2026

Sevier County Calendar of events

For local events and activities check out https://smalltownsevier.com/
Everything from a bulletin board to a monthly calendar is there. You will always be able to find information on something going on in Sevier County.

03/31/2026

Richfield Light Festival Details

Richfield Light Festival Details
Friday, April 10, at the Sevier County Fairgrounds
The Sheriff’s office and Local Fire Authorities want to ensure a safe and enjoyable event for everyone in our community.
Please be aware of the following official guidelines:

Fire Warden Approval Required: Lanterns will ONLY be permitted to be lit at night after we receive official, real-time approval from the Fire Warden based on the current weather and fire conditions.

Clean Up Crew: Will be collecting lanterns on Saturday, April 11th – Monday, April 13th. Please call 435-893-2213 to report lanterns that need pick up.

Website: https://www.strideevents.com/richfield-light-festival/event-information

03/25/2026

03/22/2026

03/17/2026

*****SCAM ALERT*****

**SCAM ALERT**
We have been made aware of a scam where the scammer is finding family information on inmates in custody at the Sevier County Jail and sending them the following text:
"My name is Victoria Shields and I'm with Sevier County Pretrial Diversion calling in regards to C###xx B###xx. We are trying to process him for release so if you could give me a call back at your earliest convenience thank you."
When the number is called to see about getting the inmate out, the person on the other end is requesting APPLE PAY. THIS IS A SCAM DO NOT SEND ANY FUNDS. An inmate can only be bailed out by paying funds at the jail or courts directly or with a bondsman. NOT THROUGH APPLE PAY.

03/05/2026

Wayne County Suspect in Custody

*****FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE*****

We have received confirmation that a suspect in the Wayne County homicides was captured early this morning. The suspect is in law enforcement custody. We greatly appreciate all our law enforcement and investigation partners, and all of our citizens who provided tips and assisted in the process. We ask for patience as the investigation progresses. Official details will come from Wayne County Sheriff’s Office and Utah Department of Public Safety.

Thank you!

03/05/2026

Attempt to Locate

We are looking for information on a 2022 WHITE SUBARU OUTBACK 10-28 UT/ U560YF SUSPECTED INVOLVEMENT IN SUSPICIOUS DEATH OUT OF WAYNE COUNTY. IF you have seen this vehicle within the last 24 hours please contact dispatch at 435-896-6471. Further information will come from the Wayne County Sheriff's Office.

03/02/2026

It's National Consumer Protection Week

National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) is March 1 – 7, 2026
NCPW is a time to talk about frauds, scams, and consumer rights. Help spread the word in your community. Join the FTC and the Sevier County Sheriff's Office in conversation about how to avoid, report, and recover from fraud.
Go to ftc.gov to find out more ways to protect yourself and your loved ones from scams, learn to recognize, avoid, and report scams.