Local Emergency Planning Committee

The Northborough Local Emergency Planning Committee is a Northborough committee established through the federal Emergency Planning and Right-To-Know Act (EPCRA) of 1986. Local, State, and Federal members work together to formulate emergency planning for hazardous materials within Northborough, exercise the plan annually, maintain training for hazardous materials emergencies, and provide information on hazardous materials to the public.

Membership includes:

  • State and Local Elected Officials
  • Hospitals
  • Firefighters
  • Environmental Groups
  • Law Enforcement Personnel
  • News Media
  • Civil Defense Officials
  • Community Groups
  • Public Health Officials
  • Transportation Resources
  • Hazardous Materials Facilities

This committee maintains the Town of Northborough Hazardous Materials Plan. Input from all of the groups within the LEPC membership is incorporated into hazardous materials planning.

Agenda

Introductions, Old Business-Review/Approve Meeting Minutes, New Business, Table Top Exercise Scenario, Incident Response Review, Public Comment/Quetions, Training Opportunities and Other Business not Anticipated.

The Northborough LEPC is a fully certified Stand-Alone Local Emergency Planning Committee by the MA SERC. Re-Certification was issued in 2020 and is valid for five years. 

Staff Contacts

Name Title Phone
Michael Parr Hazardous Materials Assistant / Staff Liaison (508)-393-1537