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The Barton County Local Emergency Planning Commission (LEPC) was established to bring private industry together with local emergency response agencies in the Barton County area.  The purpose of the LEPC is to help reduce the risk to the community from accidents involving hazardous chemicals.

     Have you ever thought about all the chemicals that are on the trucks we meet, in the stores we visit or even those that are stored at the local business just down the street?  When one stops to think about all the chemicals we use ourselves on a daily basis the numbers become astounding. All of the reasons listed above are why the LEPC is a very vital part of our community. 

    One might ask, "Where did this LEPC come from?"  In 1986, Congress passed the Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act.  This act was put in place to help increase public and private efforts to reduce the risks associated with storage and use of Hazardous materials.  This new law gave the public access to information about chemicals used and stored in their communities.

     On this page you will find several links to emergency agencies as well as local government sites within the Barton County area.  Also you will find information on State and National organizations that deal with Hazardous materials.

      We hope you enjoy your our site and the information that it has to offer.  If you have any questions about the Barton County Local Emergency Planning Commission you can contact the Barton County Commissioners or the LEPC Director.

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