Augusta-Richmond County LEPC

Welcome to the Augusta-Richmond County Local Emergency Planning Committee Web Site!

LOCAL EMERGENCY PLANNING COMMITTEE (LEPC)

WHAT IS THE LEPC ?

The LEPC is a group of twenty-four individuals from specific local agencies and community groups who assure that our community has the planning and resource capabilities to effectively handle chemical emergencies

WHAT TYPE OF COMMUNITY EVENTS DOES THE LEPC SPONSOR ?

The LEPC, in cooperation with local industries, sponsors numerous annual events such as community meetings, open houses, bus tours of industries, training exercises, shelter –in-place training, and special seminars about risk management plans.

Our Mission

The LEPC Mission is to prepare citizens, industries, and local emergency response agencies for chemical accidents by developing a comprehensive community program that will benefit the entire citizenry of Augusta-Richmond County, including the development of emergency response plans, conducting training exercises, and providing public education programs.

Contact Information

HOW CAN THE PUBLIC FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE CHEMICALS AND SAFETY PROGRAMS IN OUR COMMUNITY?

For more information, please submit a written request to the Emergency Management Agency, 911 4^th Street, Augusta, Georgia 30901.

Telephone: 706-821-1155
FAX
Postal address: 911 4th Street
Electronic mail: General Information:
Webmaster: swbennett@augustaga.gov