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Wait. What is the Lindon City Drill?
14 years of working together.
- Lindon has a proud history of holding an annual emergency drill where every household participates! We encourage every resident to play their small part. We have close to 90% participation every year!
We practice by having blocks meet in person one night a year.
Households gather outside at their Block Captain’s residence to chat, maybe share some cookies or have a potluck, and even do a training item, like —
- learning about the city's primary alert system called "Everbridge"
- checking to be sure 72-hour kits are up-to-date
- becoming familiar with the city's individualized protection plan
- understanding why first responders won't be available to respond to individuals in a mass-disaster in the way residents have become used to
Block Captains communicate to the city Emergency Operations Center how many people attended the drill through a system of runners.
We use a Block Captain system in Lindon.
In the event of a disaster, say — a high-magnitude earthquake — Block Captains will check on their blocks, a group of 10-12 houses or apartments.
Remember, when emergency response systems are overwhelmed, it will be the people nearest you who are the first to help. The better you know the people on your block, the better you can assist them or they can assist you when it counts most.
We also employ this method of communication whenever it is critical that every resident gets vital emergency information critical to life safety.
We also employ this method of communication whenever it is critical that every resident gets vital emergency information critical to life safety.
Having block captains in place is especially vital in a large-scale emergency when normal technologies might be down.
Lindon would use this system to help city leaders formulate a big picture for the most effective response. It also helps neighborhoods recognize who in their vicinity might need immediate assistance that only a neighbor could quickly provide.
As city emergency management, we encourage all residents to —
- make a family emergency plan
- practice that plan
- keep a printed list of important phone numbers
- understand the risks of this area and learn how to handle each one
- maintain an emergency kit (72-96 hours of food, water, medications, and vital documents)
- make your home earthquake safe
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"It's truly heart-warming to drive around the city and watch families exit their homes and gather as blocks — enjoying time together, learning together, and making Lindon City a safe and welcoming place to live. We're a service-oriented community, and it's nice to know we've got each other's backs."
— Kelly Johnson
Lindon City Emergency Manager
2022 Drill Results
Our Experienced Team
Mike Brower
Chief of Police
Mike brings 25 years of expert public safety know-how to Lindon City. He serves the community with professionalism, integrity, and respect — reducing crime and building relationships. He leads the response to community-based emergencies.
Kelly Johnson
Emergency Manager
Kelly has a passion for helping people be ready — both for personal emergencies and for large disasters. She helps residents improve individual capabilities, increasing their resiliency and recovery. She supports the team in response efforts.
Carolyn Lundberg
Lindon City Mayor
Carolyn brings a wealth of knowledge to her tenure as Mayor — from past city leadership, from business, and from community service. She enthusiastically supports operational response, hazard mitigation, and community preparedness.
Curtis Campbell
School Resource Officer
Curtis works hard every year building a culture of safety at our Lindon City schools. He assists schools with disaster drills, evacuation procedures, and reunification design. Curtis cares about his work with children and also provides NOVA instruction.
Jake Hoyt
Lindon City Council
Jake is a great backer of law enforcement efforts in Lindon City including on-scene security, disaster planning, public warning, and operational coordination — all of which improve community resilience. He currently acts as the EMS, police, fire, and emergency management liaison to council.
Randi Powell
Lindon City Council
Randi eagerly engages with all elements of emergency preparedness. With four generations of patrol officers in her family, Randi respects emergency operations and recognizes the need for the entire community to be prepared. She currently acts as our CERT program liaison to council.