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Franklin County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)
Purpose, Contact, and Officers
Purpose
There are two purposes for the existence of the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC). The first is to involve the public in community emergency planning by development of a hazardous chemical emergency plan and to assess responder capabilities. The second purpose is to promote public awareness of chemical hazards within the county by:
- collecting and managing chemical data
- developing a mechanism for making this information available to area residents
- indirectly regulating facilities that house chemicals
The Franklin County LEPC is also a planning partner in the devlopment and maintenance of the Franklin County Emergency Operations Plan.
Contact Information
Franklin County Local Emergency Planning Committee
C/O LEPC Public Information Officer
202 W. Main Street
Benton, Illinois 62812
Office: 618-439-4362
Fax: 618-439-4363
lepc@franklincountyema.com
Officers
Chairperson: Ryan M. Buckingham
Vice Chairperson: Judy Courter
Secretary: Rhonda Koch
Emergency Coordinator: Paul D. Burbank
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