With School starting, Willard City would like to remind everyone to go slow and watch for children walking to and from school. Also, beware of school buses pulling off the highway and back on. There were several times cars went around busses stopped with flashing light at the end of the year last year. As always we need to watch for all hidden dangers while driving
Willard residents used 31,555,600 gallons of water in the month of July. That is approximately 17,500 gallons per person. The water system experienced problems keeping up with the demand, especially during night time hours when automatic sprinkling systems were in operation. Temperatures over the last couple of days have gone down, but August can also be a warm month. Residents are urged to watch their watering habits. There is no need to water every day, and in fact, it is strongly discouraged. There are many websites that have water wise tips to reduce outdoor water usage. If we all do a little it will help a lot.
September 15 - October 30 Fall Burn Permits will be given out.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY!!! WILLARD COMMUNITY HALLOWEEN PARTY (TRUNK OR TREAT)
We are looking for a leader or leaders to volunteer and organize this event. This activity has been funded by donations of candy, items for the hot dog and chili dinner, and money from the generous members of the community. Many have also donated their time to be at trunks and others to help serve food, direct traffic, setup, and clean up.
Our Community has been fortunate to have a great volunteer leader to organize the Trunk or Treat - Community Halloween Party for the last 13 years. Sue Anderson has been a great leader and many thousands (yes thousands) of people have enjoyed the activity over the years. Sue has chosen lucky 13 as the year to step down as the organizer of the event. We want to thank Sue for all she has done to help our kids and families enjoy this event. If you are interested in volunteering to lead and make this event possible, contact the City Office at 435-734-9881.
“BLOCK PLANS” Update, Regenerate Goals and Upcoming Activities
As Community Emergency Prep Personnel, we are working hard to update our Area Block Plan Systems. Some of our existing Emergency Response Trainers, Block Captains, District Supervisors and many new folks - interested in helping with our Community Block Plans have been asking for training helps and guidance. We are ready to move this program forward. These ERTs, Supervisors and Block Captains are tremendous individuals who have been great about doing their part in the planning and preparations for some upcoming activities. Having a Block Plan System in place is one thing, having an operational Block Plan System, established and ready to initiate, is the vision we are looking forward to making a reality.
The Block Plan System within our community is based on LDS Ward Boundaries. Within each of these Ward Areas there is an Area Emergency Response Trainer(s) - also known as ERTs. Their job is to set-up the Block Plan within their home Ward Area boundaries and to recruit the man power to make it a practical, sustainable system. This is a big task. Each Ward Area ERT is in a different phase of organizing their Area Block Plan. All of these ERTs need help to accomplish this task. Some Monthly Goals have been established for the upcoming summer months in hopes of helping community members better understand their role in the system and offer opportunities to become involved. We need YOUR help, as citizens of this great community, to help accomplish these goals.
In our continuing effort to update and regenerate our Willard Community/Neighborhood Block Plans, we need your help. Our goal for July was for EVERY FAMILY TO BE VISITED BY A BLOCK CAPTAIN.
Each family visited should have received a DISASTER RESPONSE RESOURCE SURVEY. Your Block Captain or Block volunteer also would have asked to verify that your family has a "FAMILY EMERGENCY TAKE ACTION PACKET."
IF THIS DID NOT HAPPEN FOR YOUR HOUSEHOLD DURING THE MONTH OF JULY - PLEASE CONTACT YOUR AREA
EMERGENCY RESPONSE TRAINER (ERT) IMMEDIATELY. ERTs LISTED BY AREA THEY SERVE: (The Block Plan system is based on LDS Ward Area boundaries)
Willard 1st Ward Area - Renee Beard
Willard 2nd Ward Area - Ed Baumann
Willard 4th Ward Area - Lisa Bailey
Hargis Hill Ward Area - Steve Francis
If the neighborhood you live in has not been involved with the Block Plan, we are asking individuals to step up and volunteer to help establish the Block Plan system for your Block. Contact one of the above folks within your area for more information. You can also contact Willard City Office 734-9881 or Sue Anderson at 723-8903.
AUGUST Goal: EVERY BLOCK TO HOLD A "BLOCK PARTY."
At these Block Parties, Block Captains or Neighborhood Volunteers will be sharing information; families can turn in their completed surveys and receive a “Take Action “packet if they need one. AND you'll have a great time mingling with friends and neighbors. Again your help is needed to make this happen!!! Please volunteer!!!
Our goal for SEPTEMBER is for the whole community to JOIN IN A DISASTER RESPONSE ACTIVITY, similar to the Great Utah Shake Out event we participated in during April. This will be held in conjunction with the Fall CERT Training classes.
More information and reminders will be coming! Your Community Emergency Response Planning Personnel Do it for YOURSELF, Your FAMILY, Your NEIGHBORHOOD And YOUR COMMUNITY. Fall CERT Training Course Sept. 14, 17, 20, 22 and 24.
I-15: Box Elder Project Corridor Activities
Day and nighttime construction activities are expected in all areas, speed limit: 65 MPH along the construction corridor. Items being done are clear, grub, excavation, backfill, barrier, storm drain activities, fencing, sign relocation, paint and tape removal and asphalt and concrete paving.
Bridge and utility work continue along the construction corridor with intermittent, nighttime, single lane configuration. I-15: New Traffic Configuration: Northbound, August 19 – Southbound, August 21 Construction crews project a traffic pattern shift to the new concrete pavement, in order for the outer auxiliary lanes to be constructed.
I-15: Ongoing Corridor Activities Farr West – Brigham are single lane closures: Bridge and Paving Activities, bridge work, paint/tape removal and concrete paving along the construction corridor through fall 2016. Intermittent, nightly, single lane configurations in 3 mile segments
I-15: Farr West to Brigham City - Bridge Work Continues
Bridge work continues along the I-15: Box Elder corridor with day and nighttime activities expected to take place in your area. Motorists and residents may experience an increase in noise, light, dust, vibration, construction personnel, vehicles and machinery in the area.
I-15 Bridge: 2950 South - Perry
Bridge demolition at the I-15, 2950 South Bridge is projected to take place next week
Closure/Work Schedule August 22 - 24 - 2950 South is projected to be closed to motorists traveling east and west under the bridge with Intermittent single lane configurations north and southbound will take place on I-15 near the 2950 South Bridge. Detour Route: 2700 South.
I-15 Bridge: 750 North - Willard
Bridge demolition at the I-15, 750 North Bridge is projected to take place next week Work Schedule - August 24 – 26. A flagger may be onsite to direct traffic. Intermittent single lane traffic for motorists traveling east and west under the bridge, intermittent, single lane configurations north and southbound will take place on I-15 near the 750 North Bridge. Detour Route: US 89.
I-15 Bridge: 7800 South - Willard
Bridge work at 7800 South is projected to continue through fall 2016. Motorists traveling east and west under the bridge may encounter intermittent lane restrictions. Daytime and nighttime activities may take place. Detour Route: 8700 South – 1500 West.
I-15 Bridge: 8700 South - Willard
Bridge work at 8700 South is projected to continue through fall 2016. Motorists traveling east and west under the bridge may encounter intermittent lane restrictions. Daytime and nighttime activities may take place. Detour Route: 7800 South – 1500 West
I-15: Perry Rest Area
Utility work and concrete paving is scheduled to continue at the northbound Perry Rest Area through fall 2016. The Rest Area will remain open with limited parking available.
Construction schedules are subject to change due to weather, equipment or material delays.
For your safety and the safety of those working in the area, please exercise caution, stay alert and be prepared for changing lane configurations throughout the construction corridor.
