Besides the LEPC what local agencies may maintain specific information on industries in your community that use store or generate EHS listed hazardous materials?

Answer 1

Some fire departments and most functioning Local Emergency Response Committees (LERC) try to keep track of industries that handle hazardous materials. This is done more for fire fighting readiness and for community security than for plant EHS concerns.

Answer 2

Besides the LEPC, local agencies that may maintain specific information on industries in your community include:

• Fire department
• Police department
• HazMat team
• Building department

Answer 3

The local emergency services departments such as the fire department or ambulance service might maintain specific information on industries in your area that use store or generate EHS listed hazardous materials. However, few have the resources to do so.

Answer 4

Besides the LEPC, local agencies that may maintain specific information on industries in your community include:

• Fire department
• Police department
• HazMat team
• Building department

Answer 5

The LEPC (Local Emergency Planning Commission), and often the Fire Department will maintain records on businesses that store or generate hazardous materials.