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Disaster Discovery Center

About Us

Imagine a place where:

  • Adventure awaits.
  • Knowledge empowers.
  • Confidence grows.
  • Lifesaving skills are learned.

 

Imagine the Disaster Discovery Center ... 

                     where preparing is FUN!

Easy Ways to make a difference

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Smith's Inspiring Donations

Smith's Inspiring Donations

Link your Smith's card below by selecting the DDC as your chosen organization. Smith's donates a percent of what you purchase directly to the DDC at no extra cost to you!


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EXAMPLES OF WHAT THE DDC WILL LOOK LIKE

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Utah could be first!

Watch this video!

Check out the events we've attended, our portable exhibits and the floor plans we have developed so far! Stay tuned for updates!

Check Us Out

Watch this video!

Utah could be first!

Watch this video!

Japan's Honjo Life Safety Learning Center experience. The Disaster Discovery Center would provide these hands-on experiences and more.

Video expereince

Utah could be first!

Utah could be first!

Utah could be first!

Other states are considering this, see this article. There is nothing like the Disaster Discovery Center in the western hemisphere.

News Article

Additional Examples

Japan examples of Utah's Disaster Discovery Center

  • Tachikawa Life Safety Learning Center
  • Ikebukuro Life Safety Learning Center
  • Tokyo Rinkai Disaster Prevention Park  

Taiwan examples of Utah's Disaster Discovery Center

  • Taoyuan Disaster Education Center  
  • Fire Safety Museum of Taipei 
  • Hsinchu City Fire Museum 

The Disaster Discovery Center (DDC) is the doing business as (dba) name for the Disaster Safety Museum, Inc., a federally recognized 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to public disaster preparedness education.


The Disaster Discovery Center is currently in the design planning phase of its development.


 Examples of what is being developed

  • Earthquake Simulator (shake platform where you can  choose your magnitude and ride)
  • Wind Tunnel (choose your wind speed and strap in)
  • Virtual Reality Experiences
  • Escape Rooms
  • Disaster Themed Playground
  • Aircraft Emergency Simulator and Slide
  • And over 50 more

VISION

DESIRED OUTCOME

MISSION

 A confident and cooperative community that prepares for and responds positively 

in a disaster situation.   

MISSION

DESIRED OUTCOME

MISSION

Connecting people of all ages

with empowering experiences that inspire disaster preparation through:

  • Entertainment
  • Discovery
  • Hands-on learning
  • Quality resources


DESIRED OUTCOME

DESIRED OUTCOME

DESIRED OUTCOME

Improve our collective disaster resilience 

to save lives and property and prevent injury.

Board of Directors

Chris Bertram

Chris Bertram

Chris Bertram

DDC Board President

Salt Lake Community College

 chris.bertram@slcc.edu 

 801-957-5356 

James Ray

Chris Bertram

Chris Bertram

DDC Board Vice President

Utah Division of Emergency Management

 jray@utah.gov 

801-707-2567

Kayte Tilby

Chris Bertram

Kayte Tilby

DDC Board Secretary

Intelligence Analyst - West Valley City

ktilby@disasterdiscoverycenter.org



Karen Thomas

Chanel Johnston

Talisha Bacon

DDC Board Director 

Interim Treasurer

envision2@outlook.com

801-828-5409 

Talisha Bacon

Chanel Johnston

Talisha Bacon

DDC Board Director and Volunteer Coordinator

Utah Department of Agriculture and Food

 tbacon@utah.gov 

 385-229-2670 

Chanel Johnston

Chanel Johnston

Chanel Johnston

DDC Board Director

Learning Experience Designer

chaneljohnstun@gmail.com   

385-208-9593 

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