LEPC and CCC

Local Emergency Planning Committee/Citizen Corps Council (LEPC/CCC) meetings are open to the public and all interested parties are encouraged to attend. 

All meetings start at 10:00 am on selected Wednesdays. 

2025 Meeting Dates

• January 15
• March 19
• May 21
• September 17
• November 19

Location

LEPC meetings will be conducted in-person at:

Department of Emergency Services
150 Hookstown Grade Road
Coraopolis, PA 15108
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In addition, there will be virtual access to the LEPC Meetings via Microsoft Teams until further notice. Access to the Microsoft Teams meeting link may be available to interested parties by contacting Allegheny County Emergency Management at 412-473-2550.

Those persons wishing to attend or needing special communications services should notify Emergency Management at least 48 hours prior to the date and time of the scheduled meeting dates. Notice may be made by contacting Allegheny County Emergency Management at 412-473-2550.

Members of the interested public may review plans, data sheets, forms and follow-up notices at the Emergency Management Office, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:30 am - 4:30 pm by appointment only. Call Allegheny County Emergency Management at 412-473-2550.

In order to carry out the provisions of Federal and Commonwealth law, a minimum of one LEPC shall be established in each county. The local committee, which selects a chairperson among its members, is subject to the oversight of the Pennsylvania Emergency Council and shall cooperate with the County Emergency Management Agency and SARA facilities to prepare emergency response plans required by section 303 of SARA Title III, for facilities where extremely hazardous materials are present. A local committee, under the law, shall be composed of the County Emergency Management Coordinator, County Executive, and at least one person as selected from each of the following groups:

• Elected officials representing local governments within the county
• Law enforcement, emergency medical, health, local environmental groups, hospital and transportation personnel
• Firefighting personnel
• The media
• Community groups not affiliated with emergency service groups
• Owners and operators of facilities subject to the requirements of SARA Title III

View the list of current members and alternate/associate members.

Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)

The LEPC is responsible for emergency planning activities, working with Allegheny County Emergency Management, related to hazardous chemicals within the county. Activities include notifying the public of available related information. In addition, the LEPC functions as the Citizen Corps Council.

Citizen Corps Council (CCC)

The Citizen Corps Council assists the county's 130 municipalities to be safer and better prepared to respond to the threats of terrorism, public health issues, and natural and man-made disasters of all kinds. Working with Municipal emergency management agencies, the CCC's mission is to train citizens to be prepared and respond to emergencies The CCC facilitates harnessing the power of every individual through education, training, and volunteer service.

Functions

• Provide opportunities for special skills and interests
• Develop targeted outreach for the community, including special needs groups
• Provide opportunities for training in first aid and emergency preparedness
• Organize special projects and community events
• Encourage cooperation and collaboration among community leaders
• Capture smart practices and report accomplishments

The CCC promotes and strengthens Citizen Corps programs at the community level.

• Fire Corps
• Medical Reserve Corps (MRC)
• Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS)

The Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) for SARA Title III (Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986) was established by the Board of Commissioners in 1987, committing one million dollars of county funds to create, train and equip five hazardous materials teams to respond to and mitigate the effects of toxic releases on county residents. The Commissioners' foresight and commitment to this Emergency Management initiative affords the residents of Allegheny County a level of public health and safety services that is second to none in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

The 60-member LEPC meets on a regular basis to establish policy and direction to achieve overall program goals. This dynamic planning group is broad-based and represents the community at large. This innovative initiative brings together diverse groups (public/private partnerships) to achieve consensus in planning and problem -solving.

In compliance with Governor Casey's Executive Order 1987-8, the Allegheny County Board of Commissioners created the Local Emergency Planning Committee in November 1987 to be co-located with Emergency Management. The County Executive and the Chief of the Department of Emergency Services are members of the LEPC. The committee abides by the provisions of the Sunshine Act, and conforms to the requirements as set forth in section 203 of the PA Hazardous Materials Planning and Response Act 165 of 1990, as amended.

Of paramount importance to the LEPC is the review and processing of emergency response plans for all SARA Title III facilities located within the county. The Emergency Management Office is a depository for all SARA Title III information and is located at 150 Hookstown Grade Road, Coraopolis, PA 15108.

In addition to regularly scheduled meetings, there are six working sub-committees: Legal/Finance; Planning/Mitigation; Public Safety; Medical/Health; Mass Care/Human Services; and Public Information/Community Relations. The sub-committees also meet on a regular basis to review components of facility plans and assess overall hazardous materials emergency planning and response program capabilities and compliance.

In addition to planning, the LEPC participates in training, exercises, and public information programs. Written by-laws and a Conflict of Interest policy govern the LEPC to ensure compliance with the provisions of Federal and Commonwealth law. The LEPC also abides by policies, regulations, and procedures as established by the County Executive and Manager.