Sun City Anthem Emergency Preparedness Service Group

RECENT ALERTS

New Outbreak of Ebola Disease (5/19/26)

Centers for Disease Control (CDC) issued a Health Advisory about a new outbreak of Ebola disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda caused by the Bundibugyo virus. The risk of spread to the United States is considered low at this time. For more information please visit:

New Outbreak of Andes/Hanta Virus (5/2/26)

CDC issued a Health Alert regarding an outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean, reported on May 2, 2026. On May 10, eighteen passengers who remained on the cruise ship were repatriated to the US and are currently at the Nebraska Quarantine Unit at the University of Nebraska Medical Center for assessing and coordinating how and where they will be monitored for a 42-day period. Seven passengers who returned early are at home being monitored by their state and local health.

As of May 24, none of these passengers are in Nevada, and no cases of Andes virus have been confirmed in the United States. The risk of a pandemic caused by this outbreak and the overall risk to the American public and travelers is extremely low. For more information please visit:

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AT SUN CITY ANTHEM

Individual and household preparedness is especially important at SCA since

our Community Centers are NOT designed or equipped

to operate as shelters in an emergency.

We strongly recommend that each household has an Emergency Supply Kit in case there is a need to Shelter in Place or Evacuate quickly.

In 2025, we are highlighting monthly shopping lists in the Spirit magazine and on this website on how to put together such a kit.

If you don't have a kit yet, we encourage you to visit our How to Put Together An Emergency Kit page for more information.

If you already have a kit, we suggest that you check and replenish your supplies this time of year to make sure you can rotate or replace any items that may expire soon or have already expired. This is also a good time to possibly move the items to a place where temperature changes are not extreme.

Please see bottom of this page for links to

free information and education on more Emergency Preparedness topics.

WHY PREPARE?

Las Vegas and Henderson are not immune from natural and man-made disasters. Such disasters are notable for their scale, unpredictability, or both, leaving devastation in their aftermath. The impact of such an event is often most severe for people who failed to plan ahead. Any disaster, emergency, or a combination, could be as severe and widespread as to overwhelm existing resources such as Fire, Police, EMS, and utilities. Depending on the severity of the event, first responders will be dispatched where they can do the greatest good for the greatest number of people. This may mean that response to lower priority or smaller communities may either be delayed or non-existent. In addition, the damage from an event can impede, hinder, or completely obstruct the ability of first responders to reach those needing assistance. Many communities have recognized that in an emergency or disaster, they may need to be self-reliant, and assist community members until government agencies and First Responders can assume control of emergency operations. EPSG's role is to provide such assistance to the SCA community.

The first step in emergency preparation is being informed.

Click on the link below for an excellent resource from the City of Henderson. This guide can be downloaded and viewed, or printed:

Get READY! Stay Ready! Emergency Preparedness Guide

EPSG Mission

01

To provide meaningful recommendations guidance and direction on preparation for emergencies affecting the Sun City Anthem (SCA) community

02

To endeavor to provide operational response, support, and guidance to the SCA Community should an emergency or disaster occur

03

To provide emergency communications

Learn About EPSG

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EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS EDUCATIONAL EVENTS

- EPSG Events are open to all SCA Residents, registration required -

A. General Emergency Preparedness Classes [registration required]

1. Hands-Only CPR & AED (60 min + Q&A)

(Small Class - *seats limited, registration required*)

With half-million cardiac arrests each year, CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) can help save a life if a person's breathing or heart stops. It's not just for healthcare workers and emergency responders. In fact, CPR can double or triple the chance of survival when bystanders take action.

This is a non-certification class with limited space.

Upcoming classes in 2026**:

January 21 (Wednesday), 2-3pm complete
February 10 (Tuesday), 2-3pm complete
March 18 (Wednesday), 2-3pm complete
June 4 (Thursday), 1-2 pm

More classes for 2026 will be announced later in the year.

All classes will be held at Anthem Center unless otherwise communicated.

*For registration - please email EPSG Training & Education for space confirmation.

**We can schedule a class at a time/day that works for you if you have 4-8 people. Please email the address above for such a request. Participants must be SCA Residents.

2. CERT - Community Emergency Response Training (16 hours spread over 2 days)

When a disaster or an emergency impacts a large area, professional first-responders are overwhelmed and may not each all affected areas for a while. The CERT Basic Training includes research-validated guidance to teach community members what to do before, during and after the hazards their communities may face, including hands-on practice on how to use a fire extinguisher, and conduct search and rescue in teams.

Upcoming Classes at SCA:

Option 1: April 18-19 (Saturday-Sunday) 8am-5pm (both days) - Complete
Option 2: October 3-4 (Saturday-Sunday) 8am-5pm (both days)

Please click here for more information and to register.

B. SCA Specific, In-Person Classes [registration required]

1. EPSG Orientation (50 min + Q&A)

Come and learn why it is so important for our community to be prepared for an emergency or disaster, why we have an Emergency Preparedness Service Group, how it is organized, how it is planning to work in an emergency, and how you can be part of it.

Upcoming classes*:

January 29 (Thursday), 10am - complete
March 19* (Thursday), 10-11am

More classes will be added based on demand

*Registration required* - If interested, please email EPSG Training & Education

2. EPSG Disaster Assessment Volunteer Training* (50 min + Q&A)

Must complete EPSG Orientation to attend.

In a disaster or emergency, it is very important to assess the situation so it can be communicated to necessary aid and government organizations quickly and accurately. This training is for EPSG volunteers who would like to help with such Disaster Assessment.

Upcoming classes*: