Overview
The Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) is responsible for developing and maintaining a local emergency response plan that will ensure a quick and effective response to a chemical emergency. LEPC was established as a result of the 1986 Title III of Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA). This legislation requires local planning by businesses and response agencies whenever hazardous materials are involved.
- The purpose of the LEPC is to encourage and support hazardous materials emergency planning efforts at the state and local levels and to provide the public and local governments with information concerning potential chemical hazards present in their communities.
Required Planning
Any business which uses, manufactures, stores or transports hazardous materials over certain amounts is required to have procedures for safe handling of these materials as well as emergency response procedures. Fire departments and other response agencies are also required to have procedures for hazardous materials spills.
Hazardous materials can have one or more of the following characteristics:
- Corrosive
- Flammable
- Poisonous
- Toxic fumes
Many solids, gasses and liquids used in the production of fuels, medicines, plastics, and other products and processes in our community are classified as hazardous. Hazardous materials are used, stored and transported daily throughout the country. Under most circumstances, these materials are handled safely. However, when improperly handled, disposed of or released, these substances can become hazardous to people and the environment necessitating coordinated planning for emergencies.
LEPC Meeting Information
- Date: Third Tuesdays of February, May, August, and November
- Time: 1pm
- Location: Kane County Multi-Use Facility located at the Judicial Center campus in St. Charles
Emergency Response Plan
LEPC Plan
Emergency Release Notification Fact Sheet
Fact Sheet
Previous Meeting Minutes
February 2023 Minutes
May 2023 Minutes
August 2023 Minutes
November 2023 Minutes
