The Baca County Local Emergency Planning Committee

            [BCLEPC] was formed to address issues and concerns related to        

            hazardous materials safety in Baca County, Colorado. With    

            representatives from, government, transportation, health care, emergency

            response agencies, industry, and concerned citizens, this committee is

            dedicated to developing a cooperative partnership to minimize chemical

            hazards, prepare for hazardous materials emergencies, and promote       

            chemical safety awareness throughout Baca County.

 

When and where does the BCLEPC meet?

The BCLEPC meets on the second Friday of each month from 12 noon to one o'clock at the Emergency Operations Center located North of Springfield at 29400 US Hwy 287, Springfield, CO 81073

 

Is this an open meeting?

Yes. You are welcome to attend.

 

If I went to a meeting, what would I hear discussed?

The committee regularly conducts reviews of facilities in Baca County which store, manufacture, and use hazardous materials. With the facility operator's participation, the Committee considers:

§         the impact of a hazardous material release,

§         in place emergency procedures, and

§         the anticipated actions of emergency response agencies.

The committee also discusses transportation of hazardous materials in Baca County along with other related issues.

If I witness the abandonment, illegal disposal/dumping, or release of a hazardous material in Baca County, what should I do?

Call 911.

 

Can I obtain information on chemicals used and stored in Baca County?

Yes. Facilities which store, use, or manufacture hazardous materials at or above specified quantities are required to annually report these materials. Information on materials stored at a specific facility in Baca County may be obtained by filing a written request with the LEPC Chairperson, 741 Main Street Springfield, CO 81073

 

 

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

Managing and Coordinating Emergency Incidents

For Baca County

741 Main Street ~Springfield, CO 81073 ~ (719)523-6796