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 makes it possible for us to provide disaster assistance in our community when needed and to teach our residents how to prepare.

EPC Medical Team Volunteer

EPC Radio Team Volunteer

EPC Block Captain Volunteer

EPC Search and Rescue Volunteer

So how much water do you need?

How does the human body use water?

drops of water

Water is Essential

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

icon of a marker on a map to show location

EPC Command Post info

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

May 7 – Introduction to SCPD’s Emergency Preparedness Committee

Jun 4 – Introduction to SCPD’s Emergency Preparedness Committee

Emergency Preparedness Committee logo

Introduction to EPC

Note: EPC events can be found on the Event Calendar webpage

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.

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.

List for Pets

Vial of Life: Pet Emergency Information Form

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?

Preparedness Info and Survival Checklist

Do you need an OK/HELP sign?

Do you know how and when to use it?

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?

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?

AM 1620 and the Flashing Lights