A Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) serves as a focal point in the community for information about hazardous substances, emergency planning, health and environmental risks. … In Pennsylvania, the LEPC receives its authority under Section 203 of the Hazardous Material Emergency Planning and Response Act.
Under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA), Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPCs) must develop an emergency response plan, review the plan at least annually, and provide information about chemicals in the community to citizens. Plans are developed by LEPCs with stakeholder participation. There is one LEPC for each of the more than 3,000 designated local emergency planning districts. The LEPC membership must include (at a minimum):
- Elected state and local officials
- Police, fire, civil defense, and public health professionals
- Environment, transportation, and hospital officials
- Facility representatives
- Representatives from community groups and the media
Jefferson County LEPC meets January – March – May – July – September – November on the Third Tuesday.
For more information you can contact Marcie Caine mcaine@jeffersoncountypa.com
Jefferson County Local Emergency Planning Committee
560 Service Center Road
Brookville, PA 15825
814-849-5052 – FAX: 814-849-6387
LEPC Agenda November 18, 2025
Chris Clark James Lipuma
Chairperson Vice-Chairperson
- Call to Order
11 Pledge of Allegiance
111 Public Comment
- Roll Call of Members
- Reading of Minutes
- Old Business
- New Business
SARA Facility Plan Updates for Approval / Rejection
Tracy Zents – National Weather Service, CoCoRaHS, Snyder Hill Project, MCI Trailer
Chris Clark – 911 to PennDOT Traffic Management for winter contacting
VIII. Adjournment
Next LEPC Meeting:
January 20th, 2026 at 1:30 PM at the Emergency Services Building.
SARA UPDATES
Verizon Punxsy
New Facility Emergency Coordinator
New Punxsy School District Superintendent – Dr. Charles Kreinbucher
Zayo Spread Networks
No Change