Santa Fe Standard

Santa Fe, NM – The Santa Fe County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) has announced the next Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) meeting, scheduled for Thursday, October 10, 2024, at 10:00 AM. The meeting will be held at the Nancy Rodriguez Community Center, located at 1 Prairie Dog Loop, Santa Fe, NM.

The LEPC aims to enhance community preparedness by focusing on hazardous materials safety and emergency planning. Its mission is to ensure that local emergency services and the community are prepared for potential hazardous material incidents by improving planning, coordination, and communication between agencies, businesses, and residents.

Community input is essential in shaping the emergency planning process. Residents, business owners, and representatives of local organizations are urged to attend to share their perspectives and learn more about how the county is working to improve safety and preparedness.

Key reasons to attend include learning about Santa Fe County’s emergency response strategies, voicing concerns or suggestions about local emergency planning, and collaborating with local agencies to enhance community safety.

Meeting Details:

Date: Thursday, October 10, 2024

Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Location: Nancy Rodriguez Community Center (1 Prairie Dog Loop, Santa Fe, NM 87507)

Topic: Presentation/Discussion of implementing LEPC by-laws

For more information or to request accommodations, contact the Santa Fe County Office of Emergency Management at (505) 428-3102 or via email at kelliott@santafecounty.gov.

About the Santa Fe County LEPC:

The Local Emergency Planning Committee is a federally mandated body established under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) of 1986. It ensures that local emergency response plans are in place for hazardous materials incidents and that these plans address community concerns and risks.