Maricopa County Emergency Management

Palo Verde Generating Station (PVGS) technicians will be conducting routine maintenance and testing of the offsite siren system within the 10-mile Emergency Planning Zone (EPZ). Decibel-level measurements and growl testing are scheduled for this week. During this period, brief, individual siren activations may occur.

Maricopa County Security Services is proud to recognize Specialists Kevin Harper and Lukas Janczewski as Employees of the Quarter. Over the past several months, Harper and Janczewski assisted the department with a comprehensive review of the CCTV system, helping identify areas for improvement across several county facilities. Their professionalism, attention to detail, experience, and teamwork helped develop a practical plan to improve camera coverage and overall system effectiveness. Their hard work and dedication have made a positive impact on daily security operations and the continued safety of county employees and facilities. Thank you, team! 👏💙🧡

Today, we had the pleasure of welcoming students from Germany to the Maricopa County Department of Emergency Management’s Emergency Operations Center!

The tour, organized through Arizona State University, provided a great opportunity to share insights into emergency response, coordination, and preparedness planning in the United States, and how our systems compare internationally. It was a fantastic exchange of ideas and perspectives, and we truly enjoyed hosting our guests.

As they continue their journey to California, we wish them safe travels and an incredible experience ahead!

Honoring the brave. Remembering the fallen. Have a safe Memorial Day. 🇺🇸

Today, we had the opportunity to present at the Sun City West Emergency Management Conference! 🌞

Alongside Maricopa County Public Health, the Arizona Fire & Medical Authority, the Sun City West Foundation, and the Property Owners and Residents Association (PORA), we connected with residents to discuss emergency preparedness, share important safety resources, and hear community concerns about local safety and resilience.

It was incredibly meaningful to engage directly with residents, answer thoughtful questions, and encourage folks to create emergency plans that help protect themselves, their loved ones, and their neighbors.

Thank you to everyone who welcomed us so warmly, and thank you to Sun City West for hosting such an important and impactful conversation.

If your community would like to hear from the Maricopa County Department of Emergency Management, we’d love to connect. Whether you’re looking to ask questions, share resources, or host a community event like this one, visit maricopa.gov/ready to learn more.

Our Emergency Management team activated the Emergency Operations Center last week to support the Town of Wickenburg’s response to the Jones Fire. From coordinating the regional response and issuing Wireless Emergency Alerts, teams worked together to help keep residents informed and safe. Emergency Management Coordinator Joseph Cruz deployed to assist the Town’s incident management team in both operations and planning roles. Staff also supported the Disaster Assistance Center (DAC). The Town of Wickenburg continues to show both generosity and resilience to their residents and to each other. The Wickenburg Community Hospital and American Red Cross were on scene at the DAC and assisted residents with recovery efforts, while community members stepped up with incredible donations, supplies, and support. Wickenburg was able to reach every impacted individual at the DAC. In difficult moments, the strength of this community is evident in the way people come together to help one another.