Heber Valley is strongest when we’re prepared—together. As we head into another season of growth and change, now is the time to “Be Ready Heber Valley” and take simple, practical steps toward resilience as a community. The Heber Valley Self Reliance program, in partnership with the Wasatch Community Foundation, is now offering FREE community classes designed to help you prepare for the worst while still hoping for the best. These hands-on sessions are open to everyone—so bring your family, invite your neighbors, and join us in building confidence, skills, and connection right here in our valley.
June & July
THE GOLDEN HOUR: MANAGING HEART & LUNG CRISES BEFORE HELP ARRIVES CLASS.
Self-reliance isn’t just about food storage—it’s about having the medical confidence to handle a crisis when 911 is still 20 miles away.
Learn lifesaving emergency response skills from RN Elisa Scherzinger. This hands-on class covers allergic reactions, asthma attacks, overdose emergencies, heart attacks, cardiac arrest, CPR, and AED use. Leave with practical knowledge, a quick-reference guide, and the confidence to respond when every second counts.
📅 Date: June 23
⏰ Time: 6:30 to 8:00
📍 Wasatch Fire District (New Fire Station) 251 E 1200 S Heber City, UT 84032
💲 Cost: Free
SANITATION & HYGIENE WITHOUT ELECTRICITY: COMMUNITY PREPAREDNESS
Learn practical emergency hygiene and sanitation skills, including washing clothes without electricity, conserving and reusing water safely, preventing contamination, and reducing the risk of waterborne illnesses such as E. coli, Giardia, and Hepatitis A. Leave with a simple 72-hour family hygiene plan and the confidence to protect your household during an emergency.
📅 Date: July 7
⏰ Time: 6:30 to 8:00
📍 Wasatch Fire District (New Fire Station) 251 E 1200 S Heber City, UT 84032
💲 Cost: Free
HOMEOPATHIC & HERBAL FIRST AID. TAUGHT BY DR. RON DUMMAR
📅 Date: July 14
⏰ Time: 6:30 to 8:00
📍 Wasatch Fire District (New Fire Station) 251 E 1200 S Heber City, UT 84032
💲 Cost: Free
ADDICTIONS, POISONING & OVERDOSES: FIRST AID- FIRST RESPONDER WITHIN
📅 Date: July 28
⏰ Time: 6:30 to 8:00
📍 Wasatch Fire District (New Fire Station) 251 E 1200 S Heber City, UT 84032
💲 Cost: Free
PRESERVING FOOD WITHOUT REFRIGERATION ROOT CELLAR, ETC.
📅 Date: July 28
⏰ Time: 6:30 to 8:00
📍 Wasatch Fire District (New Fire Station) 251 E 1200 S Heber City, UT 84032
💲 Cost: Free
August
CAROLINE RHODES: SELF-HELP TREATMENT FOR BOOSTING LYMPHATIC & CIRCULATORY SYSTEM OF THE NECK & FACE
📅 Date: August 4
⏰ Time: 6:30 to 8:00
📍 Wasatch Fire District (New Fire Station) 251 E 1200 S Heber City, UT 84032
💲 Cost: Free
FLOODING & ITS AFTERMATH
Learn how to prepare for flood emergencies and recover safely after a flood. This class covers immediate dangers such as drowning, electrical hazards, and chemical exposure, as well as long-term risks including mold, contaminated water, and mosquito-borne illnesses. Participants will learn safe cleanup practices, proper use of protective equipment, basic first aid for flood-related injuries, and strategies for maintaining resilience during recovery.
📅 Date: August 12
⏰ Time: 6:30 to 8:00
📍 Wasatch Fire District (New Fire Station)
251 E 1200 S Heber City, UT 84032
💲 Cost: Free
DR. DUMMAR: TOOLS OF FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE
Functional Medicine focuses on identifying the root cause of health concerns rather than simply treating symptoms. Through advanced blood lab analysis, we gain a deeper understanding of your body’s internal function.
📅 Date: August 18
⏰ Time: 6:30 to 8:00
📍 Wasatch Fire District (New Fire Station)
251 E 1200 S Heber City, UT 84032
💲 Cost: Free
THE COMMUNITY THAT SAVED ITSELF
Working together with professionals in the community and community citizens to prepare for service and disasters.
📅 Date: August 25
⏰ Time: 6:30 to 8:00
📍 Wasatch Fire District (New Fire Station) 251 E 1200 S Heber City, UT 84032
💲 Cost: Free
MICROGREENS AND GREENHOUSE GARDENING: TOM PRUITT
You can easily and inexpensively grow the most nutritious foods for your family.
📅 Date: September 1, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:30 to 8:00
📍 Wasatch Fire District (New Fire Station) 251 E 1200 S Heber City, UT 84032
💲 Cost: Free
LACTO-FERMENTED VEGGIES & HOMEMADE YOGURT: GWEN LUND
📅 Date: September 9, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:30 to 8:00
📍 Wasatch Fire District (New Fire Station) 251 E 1200 S Heber City, UT 84032
💲 Cost: Free
THE AIR WE BREATHE: ELISA SHERZINGER
📅 Date: September 15, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:30 to 8:00
📍 Wasatch Fire District (New Fire Station) 251 E 1200 S Heber City, UT 84032
💲 Cost: Free
TEMPERATURE EXTREMES & SHOCK: EMERGENCY SURVIVAL SKILLS
Temperature extremes, hot and freezing can cause shock and death. However, this can be prevented if you are knowledgeable and prepared. Learn how to recognize and respond to life-threatening shock in its earliest stages. This class covers the main types of shock, early warning signs, and practical first aid steps such as positioning, keeping the person warm, and supporting hydration when appropriate. Participants will also learn how to prevent further deterioration until advanced medical help arrives.
📅 Date: September 22
⏰ Time: 6:30 to 8:00
📍 Wasatch Fire District (New Fire Station) 251 E 1200 S Heber City, UT 84032
💲 Cost: Free
CONSEQUENCES AND SOLUTIONS TO LEAKY GUT: LAURIE GAGAN
To heal the body, you must first fix the body at a cellular gut level. Because if the gut is broken, the brain is broken.
Laurie specializes in using targeted nutrition, amino acids, and supplementation to repair the gut, balance brain chemistry, and restore mental and emotional health.
📅 Date: September 29, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:30 to 8:00
📍 Wasatch Fire District (New Fire Station) 251 E 1200 S Heber City, UT 84032
💲 Cost: Free