The
State Emergency Response Commission (SERC) consists of 19 members from state
and local government, including fire, law, public health, schools, industry, transportation,
and the public. Members of the SERC are appointed by the Governor and are requested to supervise
and coordinate activities of the (Local Emergency Planning Committee) LEPC, and to approve members of the LEPC.
A LEPC is a group of representatives from all parties interested in
Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) in a community. They
identify potential risks from hazardous chemicals, minimize
those risks, prevent accidents, develop effective plans to deal with a
chemical emergency, and provide the public with information
about events that affect them. For more information on LEPCs see the "What is a LEPC" link below.
LEPC CONFERENCE 2009:
August 6-9, 2009: Kansas City, MO
** Registration is open! LEPC's can use HMEP funds to send members to Regional Conference!
Please direct any questions to Tonya Ngotel at tonya.ngotel@nebraska.gov or (402) 471-7176.
SERC
SERC Member List
Print a copy of the most current SERC member list.
What Is an LEPC?
and other Frequently Asked Questions
Click this link for a list of frequently asked questions (FAQs) pertaining to an LEPC. You will find answers to who needs to be on an LEPC, how often you will need to meet, how the LEPC fits into the SERC, and funding sources.
LEPC Minimum Requirements
Click this link for the minimum requirements for an active LEPC under the
Nebraska Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act (NEPCRA).
LEPC Starting Documents
Click this link for documentation to assist you in developing your LEPC.
Nebraska Hazardous Materials Association (NHMA)
The NHMA is a non-profit organization that provides a forum for education and networking among first responders in Nebraska. On their website, learn more about the NHMA, as well as how to become a member and what training opportunities are available.
Nebraska Hazardous Incident Team (NHIT)
Started in 1987 by the Nebraska State Patrol, Nebraska Fire Marshal and the Department of Environmental Quality, the NHIT provides a statewide hazardous incident response. This document contains more information on the NHIT and a description on how to activate the NHIT.
Nebraska HAZMAT Teams (MOU Cities)
NEMA has signed memorandum of understanding (MOU) with 10 fire departments located across Nebraska. These teams are trained in HAZMAT response and ICS and will be called upon in a large hazardous spill. This document contains a map of the 10 HAZMAT cities and a description on how to utilize these teams.
HAZMAT Training
Training is being offered across Nebraska on a regular basis. Please check the NHMA or the Nebraska State Fire Marshal for details on training. Nebraska State Fire Marshal
2008 Emergency Response Guidebook
The guide for use by firefighters, police, and other emergency services personnel who may be the first to arrive at the scene of a transportation incident involving a hazardous material.
"Stop, Leave it Alone, Get a Grown Up" is an interactive CD-ROM created to give children in grades 1-3 an orientation to hazardous materials. The child can explore a variety of locations in a home, school, and community to define, recognize, and identify various hazardous materials. The information provided on the disc should be used to generate more involved discussion regarding hazardous materials in the home and community. To help facilitate that discussion, it also includes printable lesson plans for adults and teachers. To obtain copies of this CD-ROM, contact Tonya Ngotel at 402-471-7176.
LEPC Web Sites
Adams County LEPC
(This Adam County website was an award-winner
at the 2005 LEPC Regional Conference in Kansas City.)
