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Southeast Colorado Local Emergency Planning Committee

Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPCs) are community-based organizations that assist in preparing for emergencies, particularly those concerning hazardous materials. Under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA), Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPCs) must develop an emergency response plan, review the plan at least annually, and provide information about hazardous materials in the community to citizens. Plans are developed by LEPCs with stakeholder participation. The LEPC membership must include (at a minimum):

  • Elected state and local officials
  • Police, fire, civil defense, and public health professionals
  • Environment, transportation, and hospital officials
  • Facility representatives
  • Representatives from community groups and the media

Some required elements of the community emergency response plan, developed by the LEPC, include:
  • Identification of facilities and transportation routes of extremely hazardous substances
  • Description of emergency response procedures, on and off site
  • Designation of a community coordinator and facility emergency coordinator(s) to implement the plan
  • Outline of emergency notification procedures
  • Description of how to determine the probable affected area and population by releases
  • Description of local emergency equipment and facilities and the persons responsible for them
  • Outline of evacuation plans
  • A training program for emergency responders (including schedules)
  • Methods and schedules for exercising emergency response plans​

The Southeast Region Local Emergency  Planning Committee was established 09/12/2018 by the Southeast Colorado Emergency Preparedness Alliance, Inc.  The SERLEPC encompasses Baca, Bent Crowley, Kiowa, Otero and Prowers Counties located in Southeastern Colorado. The SERLEPC mission  is to provide guidance and outreach to the community through education, coordination and assistance regarding all-hazards with the vision of improving emergency preparedness within the Region and to perform the functions of an LEPC under the Emergency Planning & Community Right-to-Know Act and state statutes.

Where can I get more information

Southeast Region LEPC Documents

SER LEPC By-Laws Signed
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LEPC Membership Application
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EPA Lists of Lists - Do I need to Report
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How to File Tier II Reports in Colorado
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APELL Handbook 2016
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