Welcome Message

Chair:  Kevin Dennis

1406 Jefferson Blvd

Vice Chair:  John Bumgarner

Secretary:  Lisa Gangwer

Point Pleasant, WV 25550

Treasurer:  Chris Long

Information Officer:  Debbie Powell

Phone:  304-675-8240

Information Officer:  Jeri MacKnight
 

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Here is a welcome statement from our chair person, Mr. Kevin Dennis of American Electric Power.

Your Mason County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) is mandated by the Community Right-To-Know federal legislation that can be traced to the  EPA's Clean Air Act.  Much more important than that, however, your local LEPC consists of members who have a hear for our community and for our protection from any hazardous substance releases that might affect Mason County residents.  LEPC members from from the fire departments, law enforcement agencies, schools, county health department, Pleasant Valley Hospital, Office of 9-1-1 Emergency Dispatch, Office of Emergency Services, Emergency Medical Services, County Commissioners, and area industries.  The public is welcome to attend the quarterly meetings; they are posted in the newspaper.  The LEPC's goal is to help protect the residents of Mason County from unplanned chemical releases through response planning and education.

Your LEPC has been successful at obtaining state grants to fund their projects, and LEPC members have been generous as well in supporting projects.  We are very proud of our team who has both defined and completed important projects for training and education.  Some examples are:

  • WARN System - First county in West Virginia to implement the WARN system.  This provides rapid notification via phone with a short message during emergencies.
  • Hazardous Materials Study - Evaluation of potential chemical exposures via river, rail, road, or plants.
  • Development of County Emergency Operating Plan and reduced to searchable CD for field use.
  • Educational DVD for schools high-lighting "Shelter-In-Place" and Evacuation procedures.
  • Provide "Shelter-In-Place" kits for schools in Mason County.

If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact the LEPC through this website link, or call the chairperson's office at 304-675-8240.

Thank You for your interest in the LEPC of Mason County and for visiting our site.

Kevin Dennis, Chair