Sevier County CERT

05/29/2026

05/29/2026

☀️ Summer is here in Sevier County — and that means more time outdoors, more travel, and warmer temperatures across our community. As you enjoy the season, take a few moments to stay prepared!
🌡️ Stay hydrated
🧴 Wear sunscreen
⛈️ Monitor changing weather conditions
🚗 Never leave children or pets in vehicles
📱 Sign up for emergency alerts through CodeRed on sevierema.org to receive important notifications during emergencies and severe weather.
Stay cool and stay ready!

05/27/2026

May is Wildfire Awareness Month! With 62% of the country facing drought and higher wildfire risk, now’s the time to prepare.
1️⃣ Sign up for alerts
2️⃣ Make an evacuation plan
3️⃣ Build a go-bag
4️⃣ Protect your home with a fire buffer zone
Learn more: http://fema.gov/.../wildfire-awareness-month-4-ways-get...

05/27/2026

Most people do not know what to do during a fire.
And panic can cost lives in seconds.
When smoke fills a room and flames start spreading, every decision matters.
That is why firefighters teach this simple life-saving method:
- R.A.C.E. -
1. RESCUE: Help anyone in immediate danger if it is SAFE.
2. ALARM: Activate the alarm and call emergency responders immediately.
3. CONTAIN: Close doors behind you to slow fire and smoke spread.
4. EXTINGUISH or EVACUATE: Fight the fire ONLY if:
✔ It is still small
✔ You have a safe exit
✔ You know how to use the extinguisher
❌ If the fire is growing or smoke is getting thick:
GET OUT FAST.
REMEMBER THE PASS METHOD:
🧯 Pull the pin
🎯 Aim at the base
✋ Squeeze the handle
↔️ Sweep side to side
Smoke can make a room deadly in minutes.
Many fire victims are overcome by smoke before flames even reach them.
✔ Stay low under smoke
✔ Know 2 ways out
✔ Install smoke alarms
✔ Practice your family escape plan
Fire is FAST.
Preparation saves lives.
Share this — someone you love may need this knowledge one day.

05/22/2026

⚡Lightning safety tips⚡

⛈️ We've all heard "when thunder roars, go indoors. But what about PIKACHU?

⚡ Check out the info below! ⚡

05/16/2026

Effective today, burn permits issued through the Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry are no longer required for open burning in Sevier County until October 15, 2026.
Although permits are not required during this period, all outdoor burning must still be conducted in accordance with all applicable Tennessee Division of Forestry regulations, Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) regulations, local ordinances, and all other applicable state laws.
The following safety requirements shall be observed at all times:
• Fires shall be constantly attended and supervised until fully extinguished
• An adequate method of fire control and extinguishment shall be immediately available at the burn site
• Open burning shall not be conducted within an unsafe distance of structures, vehicles, combustible materials, woodlands, or other exposures
• Burning shall not be conducted during hazardous weather or wind conditions that could cause fire spread or create a public safety hazard
Any person conducting open burning in violation of applicable laws, regulations, or safety requirements may be subject to enforcement action, citation, suppression costs, civil penalties, and/or criminal penalties as prescribed by Tennessee law.
Please burn responsibly and help protect the citizens, visitors, property, and natural resources of Sevier County.

05/11/2026

The Sevier County Health Department is holding a Rabies Vaccination Clinic at various locations throughout the County during the month of May.
Remaining Clinic Dates and Locations:
Tuesday, May 12th | 5:30 - 6:15 PM
- Wearwood Elementary School
The cost of the rabies vaccine is $15.00, cash only.
All pets must be on a leash or in a carrier at the time of vaccination.
For more information, please contact the Sevier County Environmental Health Program at (865) 453-2787.