St. Louis Local Emergency Planning Commission (Lepc)

local emergency planning committees (lepcs) are appointed by state emergency response commissions (sercs). lepcs work together with government agencies (such as the epa), local community advisory panels (caps), chemical companies, and various groups involved in emergency response, to educated the general public, law enforcement, and first responders about the safe handling of chemicals. the st. louis city local emergency planning committee is a group of volunteer representatives drawn from the community including emergency responders, law enforcement, industry, government, hospitals, schools, media, and concerned citizens. lepc members represent their communities and serve as resources for citizens to learn about hazardous substances, emergency planning, as well as health and environmental risks in their neighborhoods. the mission of the st. louis local emergency planning committee is to promote safety in the community through hazardous materials awareness, supporting planning efforts,