Sue Cooper, Chairman Hannah Furbeck, Vice Chairman
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What is the LEPC?
LEPC is an acronym for Local Emergency Planning Committee and is a group of individuals representing local governments, facilities, environmental groups, the media, community groups, law enforcement, fire, EMS, hospitals, health agencies and emergency management. It is a forum for people from all of these areas to come together as a team and accomplish planning. While originally tasked with planning for dealing with hazardous materials, the Saline County LEPC has expanded its tasks to include planning for all hazards that can affect the county.
Who may attend the LEPC meetings?
Anyone who would like to attend. All of the LEPC Meetings are open to the public.
What are the Committee's responsibilities?
The LEPC is “officially” tasked with establishing plans for the Title III Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Program for the county, coordinating exercises based on its plans, and serving as the Right-to-Know program’s point of contact for our jurisdiction. We also provide training and exercise programs for our county’s emergency responders and others in various areas.
Who’s in charge of this Committee?
The committee elects a chairperson to serve each year. The chairperson for 2009 is Sue Cooper of the Salina Regional Health Center, the Vice Chairperson is Hannah Furbeck of Saline County Emergency Management, and Nancy Klostermeyer, The Volunteer Connection, voluntarily serves as the LEPC Secretary. The committee runs itself and makes its own agendas and plans.
How are members of the Committee chosen?
Members of the committee are selected based on their job, their area of expertise, or because they could make a considerable contribution to the overall success of the LEPC. This committee is set up as a forum for all of its members to come together and work as a team to accomplish common goals. Each member of the LEPC is asked to serve and volunteer their time for their community; no one is forced to serve on our committee.
Where does the Committee meet?
The Saline County LEPC will meet in various places throughout Saline County. These dates and locations are listed below.
Who may attend the LEPC meetings?
Anyone who would like to attend. All of the LEPC Meetings are open to the public.
What are the LEPC's rules?
The LEPC bylaws outline this information.
2013 Meeting Dates & Locations:
January 17th, 2013 at 12:00pm at Salina Regional Health Center
April 18th, 2013 at 12:00pm at Central Kansas Mental Health
July 18th, 2013 at 12:00pm at Salina Regional Airport
October 17th, 2013 at 12:00pm at Kansas Wesleyan University
Questions or Comments
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