Sun City West Foundation

PORA and SCWF Team Up to Host Emergency Management Conference SCW Focused on Community Preparedness

Maricopa County’s All-Hazards Approach to Incidents

Sun City West, AZ — April 14, 2026 — Residents and community leaders in Sun City West are invited to attend the upcoming Emergency Management Conference Sun City West, focused on preparedness, safety, and local risk awareness.

The Emergency Management Conference Sun City West will take place on Thursday, May 21, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at 14465 W.R.H. Johnson Blvd, Sun City West, AZ (Webb Room – SCW Foundation).

This community-centered event is presented by Maricopa County Emergency Management and Maricopa County Department of Public Health, and co-hosted by the Sun City West Foundation (SCWF) and the Property Owners and Residents Association (PORA). The initiative was sparked by community leadership seeking to strengthen preparedness, communication, and coordination across agencies and community members.

Given Sun City West’s proximity to major transportation routes and rail lines as well as ongoing concerns around extreme heat and air quality, the event will focus on the risks most relevant to the community.

The conference will bring together county experts and local leadership to provide residents with clear, actionable information on how emergencies are managed and how individuals can better prepare.

Featured Speakers Include:

● Richard Turner, CHMM – Maricopa County Department of Emergency Management

● Marcos Coria – Maricopa County Department of Emergency Management

● Ron Coleman – Maricopa County Department of Emergency Management