Benefits of LEPC Membership

uMake a difference in your community.

uA chance to build networks. Serves as a link between citizens, industry, and government in emergency planning and preparedness for the community.

uProvides ongoing educational and training opportunities for each of the members.

uA functioning LEPC is required by EPCRA and several grant programs. If you have an active LEPC, you may be able to get funds for training, planning, exercises and equipment.

uParticipate in exercises and drills to improve community's preparedness.

uOne person can't do it all. You need a panel of experienced people with appropriate backgrounds. They can assist local governments in preparing emergency response plans and evaluating the need for response resources.

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION

10 meetings per year, we provide lunch
Only opportunity to discuss incidents with a focus on communications and community impacts
Comments invited from the public to discuss items of concern

Committee Participation

All members are required (bylaws) to join One committee
With all of our members participating, no one company is overly burdened
The LEPC needs your COMMITMENT to accomplish our vital mission.

Company Overview Schedule

21 member facilities
Occasionally one meeting per year is canceled for EPA Workshop or other events
2-year rotation of Company Overviews
Each company assigned a spot
May trade spots with another company
Must inform Communications Committee Chair and Secretary to ensure published meeting agenda is accurate
Members missing their Company Overview would not be considered compliant with RMP Coordination Requirements