Chairman: Jack Lakenan
Vice Chairman: Jim Bollinger
Sec/Treasurer: Richard Knaup
(573)204-0911
Meets Quarterly

LEPD (Local Emergency Planning District) Members

Elected State and Local Officials

Mark Hedrick, Presiding Commissioner, St. Francois County

Law Enforcement

Howard Dohack, Chief Deputy, Ste. Genevieve County
CPT Ruth Ann Dickerson, Cape Girardeau County Sheriff's Dept
Emergency Management
Richard Knaup, Emergency Management, Cape Girardeau County
Jack Lakenan, Emergency Management, Perry County
Allen Wells, Emergency Management, St. Francois County
Fire Fighting
, Chief, Jackson Fire And Rescue
Jim Bollinger, Chief, Marble Hill/Bollinger County Fire Dept
Darryl W. Asher, Chief, Fredericktown Fire Dept
Health

Barb Miller, Perry County Health Dept
Judith Schilly, Ste. Genevieve County Health Dept
Sandy Koenig, Perry County Health Dept
Local Government
Diane Holzum, Bollinger County Clerk
Community Groups
Mary Burton, American Red Cross
Gale Dennison
Hospital

Chuck Keppler, Southeast Missouri Hospital
Jeff Romines, Air Evac Lifeteam
Transportation
Broadcast and Print Media
David Bloom, Cash-Book Journal
Owner/Operator of Covered Facilities
Verlin Mangels, Procter and Gamble
Kevin Farmer, Safety Kleen Corporation
David Schwartzkopf, S-R Products
C. F. "Buz" Lashley, Doe Run Company
Robert E. Shell, Monsanto Company
Enos Criddle, TG Missouri Corporation
TO REPORT A SPILL CALL:
Missouri Department of Natural Resources
Environmental Emergency Response
(573) 634-2436
A Message from:
The SEMO Regional LEPD
The SEMO Regional Local Emergency Planning District (LEPD) is made up of members from the seven counties: Bollinger, Cape Girardeau, Iron, Perry, Madison, Ste. Genevieve, and St. Francois. The SEMO Regional LEPD was formed in accord with the "Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986." This legislation makes it mandatory for local emergency planning committees to prepare an emergency plan for possible releases of hazardous substances from fixed facilities and transportation accidents.

The SEMO Regional LEPD is made up of volunteers from the seven county area. Regular meetings are held to assist communities in planning for hazardous material incidents. Communities need to prepare themselves by being aware of the hazardous materials in their jurisdiction and properly train personnel to respond to potential incidents. Your LEPD is made up of representatives of business and industry as well as emergency response personnel and welcomes the participation of anyone who wishes to assist in this planning effort.

We live surrounded by hazardous materials and NOW-RIGHT-NOW is the time to become aware of these materials and prepare for an incident that could happen near you.

The SEMO Regional LEPD

If You Observe a Hazardous Material Emergency:

*Evacuate the area immediately
*Call 911 to report the emergency
*Do not attempt to put out fires with water or attempt to rescue injured people. There are trained, qualified individuals to do that.
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WHAT MIGHT YOU NEED TO DO
In case of a hazardous material emergency, you might be asked to take one of three actions: take shelter in your home or office, evacuate, or protect your breathing. These actions are described below. Be sure to understand them. If you have neighbors who have difficulties hearing, do not see well or need additional assistance, please help them. Be sure they know what to do in an emergency.
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IF YOU ARE TOLD TO TAKE SHELTER IN YOUR HOME OR OFFICE:

Go inside if you are outside. When inside, monitor a local radio or TV station and stay inside until radio or TV reports indicate you can leave safely. This is likely to be no more than a few hours.
Close all doors and windows. Taping cracks or opening will provide more protection.
Turn off heating, cooling or ventilation systems.
Do not use fireplaces. Put out the fire and close the damper
Listen to local radio or TV stations for further instructions.

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IF YOU ARE TOLD TO EVACUATE
You should move to a place designated by public officials. Follow these steps to get ready for the trip.

Stay Calm. If you already know where to go and what to take, that will help.
Gather what you and your family will need. Pack only what you need most.

Take these items if you can:

This leaflet
Extra Clothing
Eyeglasses, dentures, prescription drugs, other important medicines, and a first aid kit.
Baby supplies if applicable
Portable radio and flashlight
Checkbook and credit cards
Driver's license or identification

REMEMBER AS YOU LEAVE

Turn off lights, household appliances and heating, cooling or ventilation systems.
Leave refrigerator/freezer unit on.
Lock your house
Do Not go to your child's school to pick him/her up. That could delay their move to a safe place. School officials will take care of your children.
Do Not try to call your child's school. If there is an emergency, lines will be needed for official business.
Do Not use your phone unless you or someone else you know is injured or too sick to do what is needed. If you must use your phone, keep the call short.
This leaflet, radio and TV will tell you what actions you may need to take.
Do not listen to rumors. Turn on the radio or TV for updated information during an emergency.
Use only one vehicle for your family. If you have room, check to see if any neighbors need a ride.
Keep car windows and air vents closed. Listen to your local radio station for reports about your route and other information.
Drive Safely. Traffic will be heavy. Law enforcement officers along your route will help with traffic.
Do not worry about your property while you are away:
Police will protect it.
State and national authorities will be called if local officials need help.
Roadblocks will keep people out of the area you have left.
If you need a ride, try to go with a neighbor, friend or relative. If you cannot do that, officials will provide a ride.

If the children have to leave their schools for a safer place, they will be the first to move. Teachers and other adults will take them to a designated place. You will be told by radio and TV when and where to pick them up.

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IF YOU ARE TOLD TO PROTECT YOUR BREATHING:

Cover your nose and mouth with a damp handkerchief or other cloth to protect your breathing. Fold the cloth several times.
Close the windows, doors and/or vents if you are in a building or vehicle.
Turn off the heating, cooling, and ventilation system.

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WARNING INFORMATION:
When an emergency occurs involving hazardous substances, residents will be alerted by local or state officials such as police, fire personnel, emergency volunteers or other appropriate personnel. Warnings and instructions will be issued through local newspapers, radio and television.
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IMMEDIATE DANGERS;
Immediate dangers from hazardous materials are fires, explosion, and the possible contamination of a community's environment and resources.

The release of toxic gases may cause immediate death or disability if inhaled.
Water resources, if contaminated, would be unsafe.
Some chemicals can cause painful and damaging burns to the skin if you come into direct contact with them.
Contamination of air, ground or water may cause farmers to lose livestock or crops.

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INDIVIDUAL MITIGATION

Be aware of the presence of dangerous chemicals and substances in your community.
Know what the chemicals are, their hazardous properties and their dangerous effects.
Know the major transportation routes.
Learn to recognize dangerous materials that are regularly present in your community.