Emergency Management

Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)

The Warren County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) is committed to a partnership between Industry and Government to improve emergency planning, reduce the effects of natural and manmade incidents and lessen the impact of hazardous materials incidents and events to the general public, industry, and emergency responders of Warren County.

What we do:

Increase awareness in the community about the presence of hazardous chemicals and releases in the environment
Provide a vital link between citizens, government, and industry professionals
Assist communities with the development of emergency action plans
Maintain/Administer Tier II information
Participate in public/private entity drills and exercises

LEPC Goals:

Effectively administer the core requirements of EPCRA
Increase the public’s chemical safety and general hazardous materials awareness and knowledge
Be a source of accurate and timely information for local hazardous materials/chemical incidents
Develop and maintain key partnerships with federal, state, and local public and private entities