The LEPC was created when Congress passed Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986. Congress enacted this law to help communities protect public health, safety, and the environment from chemical hazards. The LEPC is the focal point for Title III activities in the county.
Since 1986, The Cumberland County Local Emergency Planning Committee has been supporting community resilience and safety by bringing together businesses, emergency management, first responders and more through emergency planning and preparedness.
The Mission:
- Develop plans to minimize emergencies.
- Ensure an appropriate emergency response.
- Identify chemicals stored, used, and/or manufactured in the County and determining risk to the public.
- Develop and update comprehensive emergency plans for each facility storing EHS's (extremely hazardous substances) above a certain threshold.
- Receive information regarding accidental chemical releases.
- Collect, manage, and provide public access to information on hazardous chemicals.
- Offer trainings to enhance emergency response capabilities.
- Educate the public about risks from accidental and routine releases of chemicals and working with facilities to minimize those risks.
The Committee meets on a regular basis. Should you or a member of your organization want to be involved, contact The Dept. of Public Safety at 717-218-2900.
Or, visit the Cumberland County LEPC Website at https://www.cumberlandpa-lepc.com/