The Caldwell County Office of Emergency Management will host the inaugural meeting of the Caldwell County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) on Tuesday, Feb. 17 at 10:30 a.m. at the Caldwell County Justice Complex training room.

The LEPC is a state and federally mandated group of local officials and chemical industry representatives that educates the public. trains first responders and coordinates resources for effective preparedness and recovery for all hazards. 

The meeting is open to the åçpublic. Local officials, first responder leadership, Industry Tier II reporters and other stakeholders in Caldwell County have been invited to participate.

The first meeting will include a presentation by a Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) representative who will discuss the importance of an active LEPC in the county and talk about the hazards of lithium batteries. 

We look forward to offering this opportunity for hazardous material education to our local first responders and community.