Local Emergency Planning Committee

Overview

The board aims to provide pre-planned and coordinated emergency response for hazardous material incidents and provide education to the public about the risks of accidental releases of hazardous materials.

Meetings

• 6:30 p.m.
• Quarterly
• Sheriff’s Department Communications Building
  7502 Justice Drive
  Gloucester, VA 23061

Member Details

Appointments include two elected officials; representatives from law enforcement, fire and rescue, civil defense, health, hospital and transportation; two media representatives; two community service representatives; one member of the business community; a representative from the school system; one representative from a faith-based group; and at least four community group or citizen representative.

The term of each member is at the pleasure of the member, or for as long as deemed appropriate by the Committee with exception of citizen appointments, who will serve 2 year terms, but may be eligible for reappointment for additional 2 year term.