Are you familiar with Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)? They provide training and simulations to help residents prepare to respond in an emergency situation. Registration for the fall basic course is open now at https://boxeldercountycert.org/training. CERT graduates are equipped for a variety of emergency situations and are an asset to their neighborhoods and larger communities.
This week's challenge is to sign up for Brigham City's alerts through Everbridge. Sign up at https://member.everbridge.net/2746446902198312/new.
Then go to https://bcutah.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5oORqacBxFJdbBY and give us your name and email address. We'll verify that you are signed up and enter you into the weekly drawing.
Brigham City will use a variety of communication methods in an emergency. One of those is through our Everbridge notification system, which we use for both emergency and non-emergency notifications.
Common questions about Everbridge:
* Why do we have to enter our address to sign up? Sometimes we have alerts to send that are dependent on location - if there is a scheduled power outage in your area or if there is a road closure in your neighborhood. Entering your address ensures you receive those.
* How can I reduce the number of notifications I get? There are two ways. First, if you quickly respond to the text notification and verify that you've received it, you won't receive the phone call. The second way is to go into your account and change your preferences. Contact Cami Sabin at 435-734-6617 if you want to do this over the phone.
This week's challenge is to sign up for Brigham City's alerts through Everbridge. You can choose what type of notifications to receive and how to receive them (pro tip - sign up for email but then choose EITHER text or voice alerts to avoid getting a text and a phone call). Sign up at https://member.everbridge.net/2746446902198312/new.
Then go to https://bcutah.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5oORqacBxFJdbBY and give us your name and email address. We'll verify that you are signed up and enter you into the weekly drawing. This week's prize is a collapsible shovel, useful for those automobile emergency kits or to keep with your sanitation supplies.
We'll draw the winning name next Monday morning (September 9) and announce it at 8am!
Week One of our 30 days 30 ways challenge kicks off today! This week's theme is Community Involvement. Each day we'll highlight either a way you can become involved in community preparedness or an organization that improves our emergency response efforts.
For this week's challenge, sign up for Brigham City's community alerts through Everbridge. You can choose what type of notifications to receive and how to receive them (pro tip - sign up for email but then choose EITHER text or voice alerts to avoid getting a text and a phone call). Sign up at https://member.everbridge.net/2746446902198312/new.
Then go to https://bcutah.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5oORqacBxFJdbBY and give us your name and email address. We'll verify that you are signed up and enter you into the weekly drawing. This week's prize is a collapsible shovel, useful for those automobile emergency kits or to keep with your sanitation supplies.
It's the last weekend for fun at the pool! We are open today until 6pm and Monday noon-6pm. Come soak up the sun and water one more time before we close for the year.
City offices will be closed Monday, September 2, for the Labor Day holiday. Garbage pickup will be delayed until Tuesday.
September is Emergency Preparedness Month and our Emergency Manager has prepared a weekly challenge to help residents better prepare for a possible emergency. Follow our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/BrighamCity or watch the live feed on our website and app to see daily safety tips and instructions for completing the challenges to be entered into our weekly drawings.
*** UPDATE *** Power has been restored. If you are still without power in your location, please contact us at 435-734-6624.
Brigham City Public Power is aware of a power outage. A power line has come down around 800 W and 500 N. Crews are on site now. Estimated time of power to be restored is approximately 2 hours. Continue looking for updates on Facebook and the Brigham City App.
Brigham City Public Power is hiring! We have openings for an Electric Lineman (journey level) and an Electric Substation Foreman. Come be part of the team that ensures reliable power for our residents. See our benefits and a link to the applications at https://www.bcutah.gov/o/brighamcity/page/employment.
Please share this with anyone you know who would qualify for these skilled positions.
Brigham City Public Power would like to express their thanks to everyone involved with the power outages last night. The wind caused trees to hit power lines, and one was even a Mylar balloon that got stick in the lines. We also had to change out some burning hot line clamps that can cause the power to go out.
Brigham City Public Power is going to be taking the power out on the hill behind the Howard Johnson motel. We have some equipment that needs to be replaced due to the winds that caused the power outage. Our estimated time for the power to be restored will be 4 hours. If there are any updates, please check the Brigham City Facebook page and the Brigham City App.
The unlicensed solicitors are still out in force, and some are even claiming to represent Brigham City in getting fiber internet throughout the community. Brigham City DOES NOT contract solicitors to sell fiber internet, and any solicitor who claims to be contracted by the city is dishonest. Please share this with your neighbors and family members, especially those who are more vulnerable to persistent and persuasive tactics.
Solicitors must have solicitor licenses issued by Brigham City. If an unlicensed solicitor comes to your door, please contact Christina Boss at 435-734-6621 during business hours or dispatch at 435-723-5227.
Join us tomorrow night for National Night Out! Come visit with Police, Fire, EMTs, SWAT, and more, and enjoy a hot dog, watermelon, and homemade root beer. Bill of Rights Plaza 5:30 to 7:00 on Tuesday, August 13.
This event is sponsored by the Boys & Girls Club of Northern Utah and the Brigham City Police Department.
ROAD CONSTRUCTION DELAYS
Brigham City would like the community to be aware beginning Monday, August 12 through Friday, August 16 from 7am – 7pm, there will be road work taking place on 980 W Forest St to 1500 West Forest St., for milling the roadway and replacing asphalt.
The community can expect delays until Friday at 7:00PM. Speed will be reduced and at times there will be lane shifts.
Questions may be referred to the Public Works Administrative Offices by dialing 435-734-6615
The application deadline for our Firefighter Paramedic position has been extended to August 19. See https://www.bcutah.gov/o/brighamcity/page/fire-employment for information about working for Brigham City Fire Department and a link to the application portal.
The Bear River Regional Access and Mobility Council is asking Box Elder County residents to share their transportation experiences. They plan to use the data to help improve transportation in our communities. Respondents can be entered to win a $50 Amazon gift card.
The survey is open until August 15. Scan the code on the flyer or visit https://www.bearrivermobility.org/ to take the survey. If you have questions or would like more information, contact Alyssa Cronin at the Bear River Association of Governments (BRAG) at 435-713-1427 or alyssac@brag.utah.gov
Come to the Community BBQ and Concert on Bill of Rights Plaza Tuesday at 5:30 p.m.! Bring your family and a chair or blanket, and enjoy a free hot dog or hamburger cooked up by Mayor Bott, the Brigham City Council members, and other locally elected officials.
Ophir Creek will be there to entertain everyone while they eat and enjoy one another's company.
Mantua Reservoir will be closed to the public all day Tuesday, July 30, while crews apply a treatment for the algal bloom. This includes the beaches, dock, and ramp. The reservoir will re-open Wednesday morning.
POWER OUTAGE UPDATE: The power is back on. If you are still experiencing trouble with the power, please contact us at our after hours number 435-723-6868.
POWER OUTAGE UPDATE: We have a power line that is down and needs to be reenergized. Estimated time of power being restored is approximately 2 hours. Continue looking for updates on Facebook and the Brigham City App
Brigham City Public Power is aware of a power outage on the Southwest side of town. Our crews are on their way to troubleshoot the problem. Any updates will be posted on the City Facebook page and on the City App.