Alabama aims to grow active LEPCs from 45 to all 67 counties; Escambia kickoff set for Jan. 15, 2026
December 13, 2025 | Alabama Department of Environmental Management , State Agencies, Executive, Alabama
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Joey Simmons, state LEPC/LAPC program manager at the Alabama Emergency Management Agency, outlined outreach and re‑engagement plans for local planning committees.
"As of last week, there are 45 counties with active LAPCs," Simmons said, and he told the commission his office is working to re‑engage inactive counties and will help Escambia County convene a kickoff meeting on Jan. 15, 2026. Simmons said many LEPCs function as all‑hazards planning organizations and that attendance from local government, industry and first responders is crucial for effectiveness.
He encouraged counties to invite state staff to local meetings for guidance on emergency response plans, training and industry engagement and said an updated statewide survey will be released in 2026 to better track LEPC activity.
"As of last week, there are 45 counties with active LAPCs," Simmons said, and he told the commission his office is working to re‑engage inactive counties and will help Escambia County convene a kickoff meeting on Jan. 15, 2026. Simmons said many LEPCs function as all‑hazards planning organizations and that attendance from local government, industry and first responders is crucial for effectiveness.
He encouraged counties to invite state staff to local meetings for guidance on emergency response plans, training and industry engagement and said an updated statewide survey will be released in 2026 to better track LEPC activity.
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