“To enhance the protection of the LOCALcommunity and
the environment from all hazardous EMERGENCY
incidents through PLANNING, preparation and
communication between the COMMITTEE,
citizens, business and government."

Richland County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) aims to join forces between Disaster and Emergency Services (DES) and other agencies for the benefit of those involved, the community and the environment. LEPC coordinates emergency planning, preparedness and public education related to hazardous chemicals and emergency-related incidents.

LEPC works to understand chemical hazards in the community, develop emergency plans in case of an accidental release, and look for ways to prevent chemical accidents. LEPCs are made up of emergency management agencies, responders, industry and members of the public. Click here to find out more about us.

The public is invited to attend the monthly meeting every second Monday of each month (except July & August). Please call 433-2220 for more information. You may also request more information by faxing 433-6952 or lepc[at]richland.org.