Local Emergency Planning Committee

Overview

  • No business or organization is immune to emergencies. The Cabarrus County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) implements a collaborative forum. This forum is for businesses, community members, and emergency responders. It exists to sustain preparedness and response capabilities.
  • The LEPC connects municipal and county emergency responders to business community representatives. Members improve emergency readiness by:
    • sharing knowledge
    • building partnerships
    • accessing resources and training

Training and Resources

Through participation in the LEPC, members can learn how to:

  • Handle on-site emergencies, including chemical releases.
  • Effectively coordinate with local emergency response agencies.
  • Develop and sustain emergency response planning efforts.
  • Understand and apply OSHA standards.

The LEPC advocates a coordinated, community-wide approach to emergency preparedness and resilience.

How do I attend a Local Emergency Planning Committee meeting?

The Local Emergency Planning Committee meets quarterly. Our meetings are a combination of in-person and virtual. All meetings are open to the public.

The meeting schedule for 2026 is:

  • Wednesday, February 4 at 12 noon, Milestone Building Conference Center
  • Wednesday, May 6 at 12 noon, Milestone Building Conference Center
  • Wednesday, August 5 at 12 noon, Milestone Building Conference Center
  • Wednesday, November 4 at 12 noon, Milestone Building Conference Center

For more information:

I have a Tier II facility, how do I submit my plans to the Local Emergency Planning Committee?

Cabarrus County utilizes E-Plan:

  • For Tier II reporting
  • To register a Tier II facility

You can enter your Tier II reporting online. You do not need to provide a hard copy of your Tier II filing to the Local Emergency Planning Committee.

Has your business been identified as a Risk Management Program (RMP) facility? If so, you must provide a current copy of your emergency action plan to:

  • Cabarrus County Emergency Management
  • Cabarrus County Local Emergency Planning Committee
  • Your responding fire department(s)

Call 704-920-2143 for assistance.

E-Plan Registration and Reporting

2026 Local Emergency Planning Committee Officers

2026 LEPC Officers:

  • Chairperson, Richard Lewis, American Red Cross
  • Vice Chairperson, Rhonda Blake, Corning, Inc.
  • Secretary, Cole Whitehurst, Cabarrus County Emergency Management

Why does Cabarrus County have an Local Emergency Planning Committee?

Overview

  • On October 17, 1986, Congress enacted the Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act (EPCRA). The Act is also known as Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA).

  • This federal law requires the establishment of a Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC). The Committee requires emergency planning districts to support:
    • community preparedness
    • response planning
    • public access to information regarding hazardous materials

Emergency Planning and Community Right-To Know Act (EPCRA)

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