Augusta-Richmond County LEPC
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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 emergenciesWHAT 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 MissionThe
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 InformationHOW CAN THE PUBLIC FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE CHEMICALS AND SAFETY
PROGRAMS IN OUR COMMUNITY?
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