Emergency Preparedness Committee

Sun City Palm Desert

Tidbits

Sun City Palm Desert residents interested in volunteering for the EPC, or who would like more information, can contact us at EPC@scpdca.com.

Our volunteers are what make it possible for us to provide disaster assistance in our community when needed and to teach our residents how to prepare.

Are you prepared for the summer heat?

Do you know the signs and symptoms of heat stroke?

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Beat the Heat

Heat Stroke

EPC At Home First Aid Handout
(see p 19 for heat-related conditions)

The local news has been reporting on a possible El Nino coming and with it a stronger, longer fire season.

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Wildfires and Our Valley

Grab-N-Go Bag

How much water do you need? Do you have water stored for your household in an emergency or disaster?

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Water is Essential

Sources and Storage

EPC Water Handout

Utilities: Shut Off Procedures

Two Way Radio Training – this training occurs monthly, see the EPC event calendar for details

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Note: A complete list of all EPC events can be found on the Event Calendar page

Why is preparedness important? Because it works!

Can you survive on your own for up to 7-14 days in the event of a major disaster?

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Preparedness Info and Survival Checklist

Important Documents

Grab-N-Go Bag

When a disaster occurs, pre-designated command posts are set up in garages or common areas throughout the SCPD community.

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EPC Command Post info

EPC Command Post Locations Map (external link to a google maps webpage)

Help us staff the command posts – volunteer as a block captain.

Too much water in the desert is not one of the usual occurrences we think about. But there are times when we should be concerned about floods.

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Floods & Sun City

Grab-N-Go Bag

Important Documents

A list of things pet parents can do to provide safety for their pets in a disaster and otherwise.

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List for Pets

Vial of Life: Pet Emergency Information Form

Do you need an OK/HELP sign?

Do you know how and when to use it?

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The OK/HELP Sign

There are 12 Emergency 9-1-1 phones located in Sun City. They are to be used only in an emergency but do you know how to use them?

And equally important, do you know where they are located in the areas you frequent?

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Sun City Emergency Phones

Curious about the signs with the flashing lights that are located in the Del Webb median strip in front of each clubhouse?

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AM 1620 and the Flashing Lights

Looking for additional information? Visit the Resources & Videos page.