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EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS ORGANIZATION SERVES
SUN LAKES
As with any planned community, we all must be prepared for
possible emergency situations. EPAP has a plan to cope with both
natural and man-made disasters. This plan is the "Emergency
Preparedness Action Plan" or simply "EPAP."
EPAP is led by an Executive Team consisting of three volunteers
who coordinate the various activities of the organization in Sun
Lakes. This includes resident EPAP groups in each District,
and functional groups at the Operations Center, such as Radio
Communications.
Each of our 23 Districts in Sun Lakes has an EPAP coordinator
who is in charge of emergency preparedness; Zone Captains check
on their neighborhood to be sure residents are safe after an event;
Medical Rescue Teams serve as first responders; and a Program
Manager keeps track of the status of all residents.
EPAP has its own Operations Center known as the "EOC." From
this location, emergency incidents can be coordinated within Sun
Lakes and with city and county agencies. Functional Units at the EOC
provide event management support such as Radio Communications,
Public Information, Medical Director and supplies, EPAP Patrol, and
Records and Incident Coordination.
Many of these functions urgently need personnel to staff them.
Give back to our community by helping EPAP do its very important
work to help Sun Lakes prepare for emergencies.
If you or someone you know might be able to help, we would like
to hear from you. Please call EPAP at (951) 524-3126.
Like any other plan, the EPAP Plan is only as good as the people
who work to maintain and are prepared to implement it. For this
plan to be successful, it must have the continuing support of all Sun
Lakes residents.
