Local Emergency Planning Committee (L.E.P.C.)
The purpose of the Henry
County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)
is to establish an organization, comprised of public officials,
industry representatives, and private citizens, to respond
to the hazardous chemical environment, develop a comprehensive
emergency plan for the community, receive information about
accidental chemical releases, and collect, manage and provide
public access to information on hazardous chemicals in the
community.
Mission
To better protect the citizens, visitors, and environment
of Henry County by improving our ability to mitigate hazardous
material incidents of other emergency situations. This will
be accomplished through sharing information.
Members
We currently have about 50 members on our committee. They
represent many different industries and backgrounds to help
ensure expertise in all aspects of emergency response. Members
include:
Meetings
Regular meetings are held monthly on the first Thursday of
each month. Contact the LEPC offices at 770-288-6600 for specific
dates and times.
How to Join
New members are always welcomed and needed! Please call 770-288-6600
or email lepc@co.henry.ga.us
for details.
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