Welcome to the Gilmer County LEPC,
 
Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPC) are quasi-governmental bodies, generally at the county or municipal level, in the United States. They do not function in actual emergency situations, but attempt to identify and catalogue potential hazards, identify available resources, mitigate hazards when feasible, and write emergency plans. When an actual emergency occurs, the materials are made available to the Incident Commander. According to the National Response Plan (NRP) the initial response to an emergency incident or disaster is by local officials. The role of the LEPC is to anticipate and plan the initial response for foreseeable disasters in their jurisdiction.
 
The Local Emergency Planning Committee is composed of representatives of various Police, Fire, EMS, Hospitals, Public Health, Private Industry, Red Cross, Salvation Army, Military, Coast Guard, RACES Radio, Colleges, Schools, Ambulance Services, Offices of Emergency Management, and the Public.
 
Gilmer County has an active LEPC that meets bi-monthly at various locations around Gilmer County. Watch the website for changes. The public is welcome and encouraged to participate!
 
              Chairman Eric Squires                                               Vice Chairman Denny Fitzpatrick
              P.O. Box 157                                                                 P.O. Box 157
              Glenville, WV 26351                                                    Glenville, WV 26351
              304-997-5281