R7 LEPC Emergency Planning and Response Conference

R7 LEPC Emergency Planning and Response Conference Conferences are held in odd-numbered years. The 2017 Conference, held July 20-22 in Overland Park, Kansas, was the 11th time this conference has occurred.

The Region 7 LEPC Emergency Planning & Response Conference is a bi-annual conference for emergency planners, first responders, industry, and local, state, and federal government agencies in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and nine tribal nations. The LEPC/TERC Emergency Planning & Response Conference brings together federal, tribal, state, local, and industry partners involved in planning for an

d responding to chemical accidents. Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPCs) and Tribal Emergency Response Commissions (TERCs) from Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska attend this three-day conference that includes five technical tracks and half-day in-depth training sessions. Prior conferences included:
2015 - Nebraska City, Neb.
2013 - Overland Park, Kan.
2011 - LaVista, Neb.
2009 - Kansas City, Mo.
2007 - Kansas City, Mo.
2005 - Kansas City, Mo.

2019 LEPC Conference day 3 keynote speaker
10/10/2019

2019 LEPC Conference day 3 keynote speaker

Keynote by Manny Ehrlich, Board Member, U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board

2019 LEPC Conference zoo social
10/10/2019

2019 LEPC Conference zoo social

Organized and hosted by the Douglas County, Nebraska, LEPC

2019 LEPC Conference day 2 sessions
10/10/2019

2019 LEPC Conference day 2 sessions

Various sessions our photographer stopped by

2019 LEPC Conference day 2 networking session
10/10/2019

2019 LEPC Conference day 2 networking session

Facilitated conversation for LEPCs to share what worked, what challenges they have, and learn from each other

Opening remarks were given by Phil Kirk, Director for the Region VII Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency in...
10/10/2019

Opening remarks were given by Phil Kirk, Director for the Region VII Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Keynote speaker Tim Gablehouse, president of the National Association of SARA Title III Program Officials talked about some of the challenges LEPCs face. Blase Leven, Director of the Center for Hazardous Substance Research and the Technical Assistance to Brownfields Programs at Kansas State University gave a brief presentation about working with tribal partners and moderated a panel of tribal response and emergency management officials from four tribal nations.

2019 LEPC Conference day 2 medical response session
10/10/2019

2019 LEPC Conference day 2 medical response session

LEPCs and Industry partners were recognized for excellence in serving their communities, exercises, digital communicatio...
10/10/2019

LEPCs and Industry partners were recognized for excellence in serving their communities, exercises, digital communication, and innovation.

2019 LEPC Conference exhibitors and booths
10/10/2019

2019 LEPC Conference exhibitors and booths

2019 LEPC Conference panel discussion and table top exercise
10/10/2019

2019 LEPC Conference panel discussion and table top exercise

Facilitated by Jennifer Regn, FEMA Region VII and John Frey, EPA Region 7.

Exercise plenary speaker - Chris Howell, Kansas Native American Affairs Office.

Exercise panel members - Derek Lampkin, BNSF Railway; John Frey, EPA Region 7; Lane Sekavec, Union Pacific Railroad; Lex Dyer, Enbridge

2019 LEPC Conference Fire Department Demo
10/10/2019

2019 LEPC Conference Fire Department Demo

Opening Remarks - Phil Kirk
10/10/2019

Opening Remarks - Phil Kirk

Opening remarks were given by Phil Kirk, Director for the Region VII Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Keynote speaker Tim Gablehouse, president of the National Association of SARA Title III Program Officials talked about some of the challenges LEPCs face. Blase Leven, Director of the Center for Hazardous Substance Research and the Technical Assistance to Brownfields Programs at Kansas State University gave a brief presentation about working with tribal partners and moderated a panel of tribal response and emergency management officials from four tribal nations.

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Kansas City, MO
64105

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 5pm
Sunday 8am - 5pm

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+18167018390

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