The comprehensive new initiative comes after Utah legislative leaders called on the city to fix the problems or have the state step in.

The 32-year-old shot by Salt Lake City police early Thursday was taken to a hospital in critical condition, making him the fifth person in Utah in less than two weeks to be shot at during a police encounter.

As wildfires continued to tear through Southern California communities, having Salt Lake City ready for a catastrophic event isn’t lost on Mayor Erin Mendenhall. The mayor said though the city is prepared with water and resources, the thought of a major fire still keeps her up at night.