The main idea of the CERT program is to educate individuals about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area. CERT trains individuals in basic disaster response skills, such as: fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, disaster medical operations. Using training learned in the classroom and during exercises, CERT volunteers assist others in the community following a disaster when professional responders are not immediately available to help.
Harrisville City is offering CERT classes running from March 2-April 12th, 2017.
Every month we have a continuing education class to give refresher training. The location and topics are posted on the City website. We are in the process of updating our CERT list. If you have email and would like to be notified of upcoming events and C.E.R.T. please send your email to harrisvillecert@gmail.com.
If you do not have an email but would still like to be contacted, please call the City Offices at 801-782-4100 ext. 1000. Harrisville City will reimburse residents for the $30 registration fee for new CERT members who reside in Harrisville with valid receipt.
Emergency Management
Be Ready Utah has great interactive tools to personalize an emergency plan and customize 72-hour kits to meet the needs of your family.
There are also Utah weather alerts and safety information for earthquakes, floods, and lightning. Please take a look so that as a community we can all "Be Ready".
Some other useful links:
Utah Red Cross: Masters of Disaster
Be Prepared—It’s Your Responsibility! Remember, knowing what to do in an emergency is an important part of being prepared. Get a kit, make a plan, and be informed—your life could depend on it!
CERT Safety Tip: Avoid Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
During a power outage, never use generators, grills, or other gasoline such as propane or charcoal-burning devices in your home. Also, don’t use inside garages, carports or near doors or windows or vents. They produce carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless gas that kills more than 500 Americans each year.
