Riverton City Hall
12830 S. 1700 W.
Riverton, Utah 84065
Tel:(801) 254-0704 Fax:(801) 254-1810
Sheriff:(801) 254-0167 M-Th: 8:00am-6:00pm
Fri: 8:00am-5:00pm
As Mayor of Riverton City, I understand it is not the responsibility of government to take care of every family in the City limits during the event of an emergency, but that it is the responsibility of each family to prepare and take care of their family first, then assist their neighbor. However as Mayor, I feel a heavy burden and responsibility to the citizens of Riverton and know that if we work together, we will be better prepared as a community, especially in the case of an emergency.
As a City we are updating our Emergency Preparedness Plan. It is our goal to create a solid community plan that will work for both our City and our residents. Please take the time to visit with the members of your family and your neighborhood Block Captain concerning emergency preparedness.
As the Mayor of Riverton I would personally encourage you to get your family ready in case of an emergency, in the following areas:
·Family Preparedness:
oInclude a family meeting place for a home emergency (Front yard, neighbor, etc)
oFamily meeting place in case of a neighborhood emergency (Church, School, etc)
oCollect an updated 72-Hour emergency supply kit for each member of your family
oKnow how to go powerless
·Community Preparedness:
oBecome a volunteer– Register for a CERT class or become a Block Captain
oKnow Your Neighborhood- Contact your Block Captain to report family information that might be helpful in the case of an emergency.
oLearn First Aid.
·School Preparedness:
oInform yourself as to the individual school preparedness plan and discuss it with your family.
oTest emergency plans with your family as if the emergency occurs while your child is in school.
oObtain emergency supplies that would aid your child at school in case of a daytime emergency.
If you would like additional information concerning family emergency preparedness you can visit http://bereadyutah.gov. I would like to thank each of you in advance for your support of this project.
~ Mayor Bill Applegarth
Citizen Corps Council
Riverton City is excited to announce our new Citizen Corps Council which will meet on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 7:00 pm in the City Council Room. This council is open to all Riverton residents and is under the direction of Homeland Security on a national, as well as state level. The purpose of Citizen Corps is to provide monthly training and education that will make our communities better prepared for emergencies.
If you would like to become involved in this Committee, please contact our volunteer chair, John Reese at (801) 234-3801.
Mark your calendars for the 2nd Tuesday of the month for training and education that will help us all be better prepared for emergencies.
