Boston Local Emergency Planning Committee - LEPC

10/15/2013

The next City of Boston LEPC meeting will take place on Thursday, October 17th from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at Florian Hall. Dr. Sophia Dyer, Medical Director for BFD, BEMS and BPD will discuss the response to the Boston Marathon. Mr. Barry Wante, Emergency Management Director for Brigham and Women's Hospital, will discuss their response and actions during the Boston Marathon.

09/11/2013

Remembering all those who lost their lives 12 years ago today - they have not been forgotten. God Bless America 🇺🇸

08/28/2013

The Boston Hazard Mitigation Plan presents a strategy for reducing the City's vulnerability to the impacts of natural hazard and climate change events, such as heat waves, flooding, hurricanes, earthquakes and winter storms. Join the Boston Conservation Commission in a review of the Plan on September 18th at 6pm, City Hall, Room 801. Comments to the draft Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan are due no later than 5:00pm on Friday, October 18, 2013 to [email protected].

Website: http://www.cityofboston.gov/environment/Conservation/

We look forward to your participation.

The Boston Conservation Commission protects and preserves open space and other natural areas of the City including wetlands. The Commission administers the Massachusetts Wetland Protection Act (M.G.L c131 s.40), the Massachusetts Rivers Protection Act (HB s. 18.26) and the Conservation Commission Ac...

04/20/2013

The City of Boston LEPC thanks all the first responders and civilians who put their lives on the line to save and help others during this difficult week. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the victims and their familes. May we never forget Martin Richard, Krystle Campbell, Lingzi Lu, and MIT police officer Sean Collier.

02/12/2013

http://www.cityofboston.gov/snow/
Snow Emergency/Parking Ban: Will be lifted at 6:00PM Tuesday 2/12/13. Vehicles parked in alternate lots should be moved by 8:00PM. In some high traffic areas, temporary no-parking signs will be posted, please follow signs.
Trash/Recycling: Normal Schedule Tuesday 2/12. Crews may be working slowly due to wintry conditions. Please clear a space at the curb for crews to safely collect trash/recycling. If your trash is collected in an alley and it is unshoveled, please hold until your next collection day.
Schools: OPEN Wednesday 2/13
Community Centers: BCYF community centers will be open Tuesday 2/12 from 7:30AM to 6PM. These centers will offer a warm and safe place for young people age six and older while their parents work. All youth are welcome but youth under 12 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at drop-off for the completion of a short intake form.
Parking Meters: Normal rules apply
Tow Lot: Normal Hours. Tow Line: 617-635-3900.
Street Cleaning: Normal Schedule
More Info: www.cityofboston.gov/snow including Winter Safety Tips

The City of Boston prepares year-round to ensure that residents are safe from snow, ice and extreme cold. Help us by looking out for your neighbors, particularly the elderly and disabled. Follow the rules and guidelines on snow removal, parking and cold weather safety. Thank you for being patient as...

02/08/2013

Stay safe during the blizzard - check out http://www.cityofboston.gov/ for up-to-date information for City of Boston residents. If you have an emergency call 911.

Mayor Menino delivers annual State of the City address with a focus on unleashing human potential through education, partnerships for learning, progress for women, and increased availability of middle-income housing.

01/29/2013

Tier II reports are due by March 1st. If you report to the Boston Fire Department and Boston LEPC, please email them to [email protected].

10/28/2012

City's Latest Storm Update

Boston Public Schools: Closed on Monday October 29, 2012

Boston City Hall: Open for essential employees only. Non-essential employees are asked to stay home.

Community Centers: Curtis Hall, Hyde Park, Paris Street and Tobin are open Monday October 29, 2012 from 7:30AM-6PM. Other BCYF centers will open only in the event of an emergency.

Boston Public Libraries: Closed on Monday October 29, 2012

Trash & Recycling: Collection will begin at 5AM. If you can hold items until your next scheduled day, please do so. Avoid placing out barrels or bins; instead please double trash bag for collection.

MBTA: Expect schedule disruptions related to the storm. Please visit www.mbta.com or call 617-222-3200.

Hubway: Expect schedule disruptions related to the storm Please visit www.thehubway.com.

Parking: Daytime posted neighborhood street sweeping cancelled Monday October 29, 2012. All normal parking regulations remain in effect.

Reporting Issues: For storm related issues including reports of flooding, down trees or power lines, please call the Mayor's 24-Hour Hotline at 617-635-4500.

Emergencies: Please call 911.

http://www.cityofboston.gov/oem/readyboston/hurricane.asp

Last Updated: 10/28/2012 - 2:45PM

10/16/2012

The next City of Boston LEPC Meeting will be held on Thursday, October 18, 2012 at 9:00 AM at Florian Hall located at 55 Hallet Street in Dorchester. All are welcome!

We are pleased to have the following speakers:

Leonard B. Wallace, IV
Environmental Scientist
EPA New England
Emergency and Hazardous Chemical Inventory Forms

and

Dwight Peavey
Senior Scientist
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Moving Boston Public High Schools to a Safer and Healthier Future

05/17/2012

The next City of Boston LEPC Meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at 9:00 AM at Florian Hall located at 55 Hallet Street in Dorchester.

We are pleased to have the following speakers:
Leonard B. Wallace, IV
Environmental Scientist
EPA New England
and
Mike Main, MEMA Region 1 Local Coordinator and Sarah White, MEMA Regional Manager

11/23/2011

The next Boston LEPC meeting will take place on Tuesday, November 29, 2011. The guest speakers will be Lieutenant Harry Cataldo of the Boston Police Department, District Chief Michael Ruggere of the Boston Fire Department Special Operations Command and Dr. Edwin Pascal Alyea, III of Dana Farber/Brigham and Woman's Hospital. For more information about this meeting, please refer to the LEPC notes section.