What does the Rock County LEPC do?

• Maintains procedures to warn and, if necessary, evacuate the public in the event of an emergency.
• Develops and keeps current a comprehensive chemical emergency response plan identifying chemical hazards in Rock County and outlining accidental release response procedures.   
• Collects and maintains hazardous chemical inventory reports from facilities subject to the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act.
• Receives information about accidental releases of hazardous chemicals and ensure that emergency response plans are followed by the responsible party. 
• Provides citizens and local government with information about hazardous chemicals and accidental releases of chemicals in their communities.

LEPC Meetings

• Rock County Local Emergency Planning Committee meets quarterly on the morning of the third Tuesday in each quarter.
• Members represented are from: 
  • Elected Officials - State & Local County Board
  • Law Enforcement & Fire Department
  • Health Services & Hospitals
  • Emergency Management
  • Media
  • Education & Fire
  • American Red Cross
  • UW Extension
  • Citizens for Community Awareness
  • Agriculture & Local Industry