Local Emergency planning committee (lepc)
The Pickaway County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) is established under the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act, or EPCRA. This was passed as Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA Title III) on October 17, 1986.
Knowledge of chemicals in our community assists first responders in being prepared with the right equipment and methods to keep everyone safe. The LEPC collects information annually from local agencies that meet specific chemical requirements and thresholds. We use this information to enhance our preparedness and response through trainings, drills, and exercises.
Meetings are held quarterly. The Committee is made up of a diverse group of backgrounds from law enforcement, fire/EMS, agencies that meet reporting requirements, emergency management, healthcare, public health, engineering, critical infrastructure, schools, members of the population, and more.