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Thursday, January 14, 2016

Local Emergency Planning Committee


Local Emergency Planning Committee

Meetings
  • 9 a.m.
  • Third Wednesday of January, May, and September
  • Greater Salisbury Building
    200 W. Main St.
    Salisbury, MD 21801
Mission
The Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) serving Wicomico County shall plan for those areas relating to a safe storage, transportation, and utilization of hazardous materials as they apply to public safety. 

Activities / Functions
LEPC activities shall emphasize but are not limited to:
  • Identification of potential hazards within Wicomico County
  • Identification of potential response resources
  • Mitigation of hazards when feasible
  • Prepare for a timely response to an accident or event
  • Prepare written emergency plans
  • Protection and recovery of life, property, and the environment from the spill or release of hazardous materials
  • Respond to information requests from the public
Members
The Wicomico County L.E.P.C. members include: 
  • American Red Cross
  • Citizen groups
  • County extension
  • Emergency management
  • Fire departments
  • Law enforcement
  • Local governments

4 comments:

JoeAlbero said...

I truly believe residents are not fully aware of just how important this is. In today's world is is very important to know what to look for, inventory, proper alarm systems, missing vehicles. They should include crossing guards at schools. Why, because it would be good to know if a questionable vehicle is in the area or on school grounds. Gas truck, chlorine truck, propane truck etc. Just food for thought.

Anonymous said...

Paranoid much?

Anonymous said...

We vote that Joe go and look out for our interest, as you are aware of what we are fully unaware of.
Can yoU 2nd that Thornton?

Anonymous said...

Wicomico County EM needs to learn from OC and Worcester County Emergency Services.