The Local Emergency Planning Committee provides an opportunity for government, industry and citizens to collectively discuss and train for emergency situations. 

The Harvey County LEPC meets bi-monthly. Meetings are typically held on the second Wednesday of the corresponding month at 9 a.m. in the Emergency Operations Center, located in the basement of the Law Enforcement Center at 120 E. Seventh St. in Newton. Meetings are open to the public.

Meetings for 2024
Agendas Minutes
Feb. 14
Feb. 14
April 10
April 10
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Meetings for 2023

Meetings for 2022
Section 324 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act, also known as SARA Title III (Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986, PL99-499) requires public notice at least once annually informing the public of the means to access information about extremely hazardous substances that are manufactured, stored, and used within their community.  Follow-up emergency notices may subsequently be issued.

Accordingly, information concerning LEPC meetings, SARA Title III hazardous materials planning which is included in our Harvey County Emergency Operations Response Plan, materials safety data sheets (MSDS), hazardous chemical inventory forms, listing extremely hazardous substances manufactured, stored, or used within Harvey County can be obtained during normal business hours by contacting Harvey County Emergency Management.