City of Orem Emergency Alert System
The City of Orem and Utah County use Everbridge, an emergency alert system that helps officials protect residents and property by providing critical information during emergencies. This includes dangerous situations, natural disasters, and other urgent events.
The system allows the Orem Police Department, Orem Fire Department, Orem Emergency Management, and Orem City Management to quickly send alerts to specific geographic areas or the entire city, depending on the nature of the emergency.
The current alert database includes individuals who have signed up for Everbridge. To receive emergency alerts on your personal devices, such as a cell phone or an email address, you must provide your contact information by creating an account and subscribing to the alerts.
Amateur (Ham) Radio
Amateur Radio or better known as HAM radio, is a very popular hobby. HAM radio is fun, social, educational, and can also be a lifeline during times of need. HAM radio can be used to talk with people in the community, across town, or even around the world; and is vital in helping with communication efforts during various situations and events throughout the year. Although Amateur Radio operators get involved for many reasons, all operators have a basic understanding of radio technology and the needed operating principles. HAM radio operators have to pass an examination to gain their FCC (Federal Communications Commission) license and be allowed to operate on radio frequencies, known as the “Amateur Bands.”
Amateur Radio is a vital part of disaster preparedness here in the City of Orem. Here we partner with the local ARES (Amateur Radio Emergency Service) group, UCARES (Utah County Amateur Radio Emergency Services) and the Local Amateur Radio Club UVARC (Utah Valley Amateur Radio Club) to provide radio communications at various events throughout the City and the County. Volunteers from these groups are trained and licensed to provide communications across the City during a disaster, an emergency situation, and also to help out with Orem events, such as, the City of Orem Drill and the Oremfest parade and firework show.
If you are interested in any of the groups mentioned above please see their website at ucares.org or uvarc.club, and if you are interested in becoming a licensed ham radio operator please see the list of available classes below that are offered here in Orem.
Neighborhood Preparedness Courses
Orem City Emergency Management will be conducting monthly Neighborhood Preparedness courses, in conjuction with Provo City Emergency Management. These courses will take place at either the Orem City Emergency Operations Center (EOC) (56 North State Street, Orem) or Provo Fire Station #2 (2737 North Canyon Road, Provo). All residents of both cities are welcome to attend at either location.
The dates and times for the courses are listed below.
CERT Classes
CERT educates individuals about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team building, and disaster medical operations. The CERT program information is being taught online, at your own pace, by the University of Utah. This course provides valuable preparedness information for your family, your neighborhood, and the community as a whole.
City of Orem Drill
The Orem City Drill will be held on Thursday, September 24, 2026.
All other information regarding the City of Orem Drill can be located at drill.orem.org
Block Captain Program
A training packet that Block Captains can study and use as a helpful guide for their responsibilities has been developed. The simplified instructions that explain the block captain program, as well as, how to train citizens to be block captains can also be found at the following link Block Captain Program.
Community Emergency Plan
The Community Emergency Plan will help each community in Orem to prepare for natural disasters and any other major emergency by being aware of their surroundings. Below you will find a plan recommended to each community by the City of Orem. For your convenience, the first part of this page explains the various roles that should be filled in a community. The second portions describes how to develop your plan and the third section is blank guide for you to follow or even use as you create your Community Specific Emergency Plan.
Tier II Reporting
Please send your Tier II reports to the Orem City Fire Department via email to, hmstevenson@orem.gov.
As well as report your Tier II reports to the Utah County Emergency Management portal at the following link: Tier II Portal.
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2026 – Neighborhood Preparedness Classes
Orem City Emergency Management will continue to work with Provo City Emergency Management on conducting the Neighborhood Preparedness courses for 2026. These courses will take place at either:
The Orem City EOC (56 N. State Street, Orem) or Provo Fire Station #2 (2737 N. Canyon Road, Provo). All classes for 2026 are scheduled from 6:00pm – 7:00pm.
All residents of either City, as well as any residents throughout Utah County are welcome to attend at either location. The dates and times for the courses are as follows:
- Thursday, January 15th – Emergency Preparedness Bingo – Orem EOC
- Thursday, February 19th – Fire Extingusher and Home Fire Safety – Orem EOC
- Thursday, March 19th – Active Shooter Training (run/hide/fight) – Orem EOC
- Thursday, April 16th – You are the Help Until the Help Arrives – Provo Fire Station #2
- Thursday, May 21st – Ham Radio Basics – Provo Fire Station #2
- Thursday, June 18th – City Disaster Updates/Breaking down the Silos – Provo Fire Station #2
- No July Course
- Thursday, August 20th – Disasterville Training – Orem EOC
- Thursday, September 17th – Financial Preparedness – Orem EOC
- Thursday, October 15th – Preparedness vs Prepper – Provo Fire Station #2
- Thursday, November 19th – Winter Preparedness – Provo Fire Station #2
- No December Course
2026 – Ham Radio Classes
Technician License – 6pm-8pm
January 20th, 27th, February 3rd, and 10th
General License – 6pm-8pm
March 17th, 24th, 31st, and April 7th
Extra License – 6pm-9pm
July 14th, 21st, 28th, August 4th, and 11th
Technician License – 6pm-8pm
September 22nd, 29th, October 6th, and 13th