Local Emergency Planning Committee

The LEPC is responsible for developing a chemical emergency response plan for Boone County and establishing procedures for conducting its public information and education responsibilities.

Other responsibilities of LEPC:

• Receive and process requests for information from the public.
• Notify the public of all LEPC meetings or activities.
• Perform a hazard analysis using the information and reports from facilities operating within the jurisdiction of the LEPC, and analysis of the County's transportation risks.
• Establish and maintain records of hazardous chemical locations and quantities in the County.
• Establish and maintain a computerized system of data management.
• Maintain information on facilities that manufacture or store extremely hazardous substances, and include this information within the emergency response and preparedness plan.
• Promote community safety, emergency preparedness, safe emergency response and safe handling of hazardous materials used, stored, manufactured, and consumed in the County.

Who is the LEPC?

The committee is composed of elected local officials, local environmental groups, law enforcement, local EMA, transportation, fire fighting, hospital, media, first aid/EMT, community groups, health, and owners/operators of facilities subject to Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know laws and regulations.

Boone County LEPC elected and appointed positions: