1. EPC Organization The Villages Emergency Preparedness Committee 1 3 – 21 - 14 Larry Miller Photos by Eric Stusnick

2. Contents EPC’s Mission EPC Central & Specialist Teams Neighborhood Teams Disaster (& Drill) Activation Preparedness Program 2

3. EPC’s Mission To preserve life and property during a disaster and to support Villagers’ health and safety during the emergency period following: Earthquakes Fires Extreme weather Other disasters 3

4. 4 Emergency Preparedness Committee The Villages Club Board of Directors Committee Administration EPC Chair and Two Co-Chairs Specialist Teams Communications Emergency Food Emergency Shelter Engineering Security Medical & Emotional Support District 2 Director Sector Chiefs & Area Reps Sectors: Supporting Staff Database Support Publicity Red Cross Liaison Secretary Training District 1 Director Sector Chiefs & Area Reps Sectors: 1 Olivas North 2 Olivas Central 3 Olivas South 4 Olivas West 19Verano South 20Verano West 21Verano East 22Highland West 23Highland East 24Glen Arden 25Valle Vista 5 Hermosa North 6 Hermosa South 7 The Heights 8 Montgomery South 9 Montgomery East 10Montgomery North 11Sonata 12Del Lago 13Fairways 14Cribari South 15Cribari West 16Cribari North 17Cribari Northeast 18Cribari East Neighborhood Teams Management Representatives Board of Directors Liaison General Manager Public Safety Director

5. EPC Specialist Teams 5 Communications: Establish Radio Network Engineering: Provide Generators & Lights Emergency Food: Feed EPC Workers Emergency Shelter: House the Displaced Security: Back Up Public Safety Medical: Staff the Trauma Center Emotional Support: Counsel the Distressed

6. EPC Neighborhood Teams Villages divided into 25 EPC sectors Each sector has 2 or 3 Sector Co-Chiefs Each sector divided into several areas of 10 to 14 residences Each area has 2 Area Representatives EPC Medic(s) assigned to sector if available 6

7. EPC Sector Map 7

8. Sector Aid Station 8

9. Sector Emergency Equipment 9

10. Disaster Activation – Specialist Teams Medical Directors & Staff to Trauma Center –Also Emotional Support Team, Engineering & Communications support for TC –(EPC Medics go to assigned Sector Aid Stations) Other Directors & Staff assemble at VEOC –Communications Room activated, comm traffic starts –Directors process reports & requests from Sectors –Advise SJ EOC on Villages situation; ask for assistance if needed –Manage The Villages disaster response until VG&CC Management and Staff can resume effective control 10

11. Disaster Activation - Area Reps Check own household members Grab Area Information & Assessment Forms Perform Area Inspection (Search & Rescue) –Account for all households –Provide or obtain help for those injured Report to Sector Chief at Aid Station –Assist Chief as needed 11

12. Disaster Activation - Sector Chiefs Check own household members Open and Activate Aid Station Establish radio contact with VEOC Receive & record reports from Area Reps Direct EPC Medics to sites with injuries If needed, get help from EOC or Trauma Center Utilize Sector Emergency Food Reps as needed Manage the local situation Report Sector status to VEOC 12

13. Disaster Activation - EPC Medics (50 in Vlgs) Check own household members Report to assigned Aid Station & Sector Chief Provide on-site professional medical care Decide how and whether to move patients Consult by Sector radio with Trauma Center on treatment of more serious injuries 13

14. EPC Preparedness Program Annual Expo on Community Preparedness (June) Disaster Response Classes by SJP (July) Annual Community Disaster Drill (October) - Includes whole EPC Team Briefing 2 weeks before Drill First Aid & CPR/AED Classes (Waiting List) New Resident Orientation, Red Folder, Vial of Life Periodic Radio checks at Chiefs & Directors Mtgs Evaluation for Continuing Improvement 14

15. Disaster Response Classes

16. Annual Community Disaster Drill Emergency Operations Center: Radio Room: Trauma Center:

17. First Aid & CPR/AED Classes