A Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) is an opportunity for government, industry, and citizens to collectively discuss and train for emergency situations.
The Harvey County LEPC meets bi-monthly - typically the second Tuesday of that month - at 9 a.m. in the Emergency Operations Center, located in the basement of the Law Enforcement Center at 120 E. 7th St. in Newton. Locally, the LEPC is represented with community leaders from the county and city governments, health care, railroad maintenance and more. The meetings are open to the public.
LEPC leadership positions are annually elected. The LEPC chair is Jeremy Ashby, Newton City/County Airport service attendant. The vice-chair is Brody Flavin, Halstead clinic manager for Health Ministries Clinic.
Meetings for 2023
| Agendas | Minutes |
| Feb. 8 |
Feb. 8 |
| April 12 |
April 12 |
| June 14 | June 14 |
| Aug. 9 |
Aug. 9 |
| Oct. 11 | Oct. 11 |
| Dec. 13 | Dec. 13 |
Meetings for 2022
| Agendas | Minutes |
| Feb. 9 |
Feb. 9 |
| April 13 |
April 13 |
| June 8 | June 8 |
| Aug. 10 |
Aug. 10 |
| Oct. 12 | Oct. 12 |
| Dec. 14 | Dec. 14 |
Meetings for 2021
| Agendas | Minutes |
| Feb. 10 |
Canceled |
| April 14 |
April 14 |
| June 9 | Canceled |
| Aug. 11 |
Aug. 11 |
| Oct. 6 | Oct. 6 |
| Dec. 8 | Dec. 8 |
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 at 316-284-6910.