Herriman outlines spring cleanup rules, emergency‑alert test and discounted rain‑barrel program

Herriman City communications manager John LaFollette used the podcast to brief residents on three practical items: an emergency‑alert test from the state, limits for the city’s spring cleanup, and a discounted rain‑barrel program aimed at water conservation.

LaFollette warned listeners that a statewide wireless emergency alert test — part of the Integrated Public Warning Alert System (IPAWS) — would likely cause their phones to “blow up.” He said the test would also be broadcast on radio and estimated it could occur around 4:00–4:30 a.m. LaFollette described the notice as a routine state test and encouraged listeners not to be alarmed.

On spring cleanup, LaFollette said Herriman will limit residents to two loads, a change he acknowledged is more restrictive than past years but said was necessary to balance staff capacity and program costs. “Part of the reason is we only have so many people. We only have so much money to do this,” he said, explaining the policy aims to sustain the program while controlling expense.

LaFollette also described a discounted rain‑barrel program in partnership with the Utah Rivers Council to encourage water conservation. He cited a city discount price of about $57, noted the organization’s price would still be discounted if the city allocation sells out, and said the first 50 purchases receive an extra discount. He added the city had sold roughly 20 of about 200 discounted barrels and directed listeners to harriman.gov for purchase instructions.

Each item was presented as an informational notice; no formal actions or regulatory changes were adopted during the podcast.