What the Committee Does
- Develops and reviews hazardous material emergency response plans.
- Coordinates planning between local agencies, responders, and facilities.
- Supports communication and preparedness for chemical incidents.
- Provides access to certain public information about hazardous materials.
Who Participates
LEPC membership includes representatives from a wide range of organizations involved in emergency planning and response.
- Emergency Management
- Fire services
- Law enforcement
- Emergency medical services
- Public health
- Hospitals
- Local government
- Transportation agencies
- Utility companies
- Industry and businesses
- Environmental agencies
- Community organizations
- Media
- Interested residents
Meetings
The Local Emergency Planning Committee meets regularly to review emergency plans, coordinate with local partners, and discuss hazardous material preparedness.
Meeting schedules, agendas, and minutes may be available upon request.
If you are interested in attending or participating, please contact Emergency Management.
Committee Responsibilities
The LEPC has several responsibilities under federal law, including:
- Reviewing emergency response plans at least annually.
- Receiving and maintaining hazardous chemical information submitted by facilities.
- Establishing procedures for public information requests.
- Receiving notifications of certain hazardous material releases.
- Coordinating planning efforts between facilities and emergency responders.
