Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)
J.P. Emergency Operations
& Communications Center
910 3rd Street
Gretna, LA 70053
Phone: 504.349.5360
Fax: 504.227.1315
Email the Emergency Management Department
Jefferson Parish Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)
Under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA), Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPCs) must develop an emergency response plan, review the plan at least annually, and provide information about chemicals in the community to citizens. Plans are developed by LEPCs with stakeholder participation. There is one LEPC for each of the more than 3,000 designated local emergency planning districts. The LEPC membership includes:
- Elected state and local officials
- Police, fire, civil defense, and public health professionals
- Environment, transportation, and hospital officials
- Facility representatives
- Representatives from community groups and the media
Contact Information: Jefferson Parish Emergency Planning Committee
c/o Jefferson Parish HazMat Unit
834 South Clearview Pkwy, Second Floor
Jefferson, LA 70123
Phone: (504) 736-6211
Fax: (504) 736-6247
Email: jplepc@jeffparish.net
Website: http://www.jeffparish.net
To request information on chemical facilities in Jefferson Parish one must contact the Jefferson Parish Attorney’s Office @ 504-736-6300 or 504-364-3822 or submit the Public Records Request form found <HERE>.
The Jefferson Parish Local Emergency Planning Committee meets quarterly. We alternate our meeting between the east bank and the west bank. Meeting locations are based on availability. Announcements are posted in the official register.
Mailing Address: Jefferson Parish Emergency Planning Committee
c/o Jefferson Parish HazMat Unit
834 South Clearview Pkwy, Second Floor
Jefferson, LA 70123