Eagle Mountain City is set to switch its digital presence to a .gov domain as part of a requirement introduced by the state of Utah.
The change is aimed at bolstering cybersecurity and ensuring consistent, verifiable access to government services.
“It may seem like a small thing, but it does a lot of good to protect and create trust in interactions with government entities in Utah and throughout the country,” says head of Eagle Mountain IT Evan Berrett.
Moving to a .gov domain helps residents quickly identify trusted communications from the City, as only verified government entities can use this domain type.
The domain change, which applies to both the City’s website and email communications, will coincide with the launch of Eagle Mountain City’s redesigned website www.eaglemountain.gov, creating a secure and user-friendly experience for residents.
“Eagle Mountain City has been hard at work striving to craft an incredible website that will exceed residents’ expectations,” says Communications Manager Tyler Maffitt.
The new website is anticipated to publish the first week of November.
As the City transitions to the new domain, residents can expect improved navigation, a modern layout, and optimized mobile compatibility on the updated website, designed to make finding essential information and services as convenient as possible.
This redesign prioritizes residents’ needs, reducing the time spent searching for City updates, forms and department contacts.
Email addresses for City staff will also shift to the @eaglemountain.gov format. While the City will provide advance notice of these updates, email forwarding will temporarily redirect messages sent to the previous .org addresses to help residents adjust smoothly.
“We have ensured that communication with the City is not disrupted and intend to provide ample opportunity for everyone to update records and so forth,” says Berrett.
Eagle Mountain City encourages residents to visit the current City website or follow its social media channels for the latest updates on this transition.
Resources will be available to answer questions and offer assistance, ensuring residents are well-supported as the City adapts to meet state requirements.
