Local Emergency Planning Committee

The Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) was formed in accordance with the “Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act of 1986 (Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act ‘SARA’), Title II, 42 U.S.C. Section 11001”. The LEPC’s purpose is to prepare an emergency plan to minimize the impact upon the community of possible releases of hazardous materials.

The LEPC’s memberships is comprised of elected local and state officials, police, fire and rescue, public health professionals, community groups and the local media.  


Meetings

All meetings begin at 3:30 pm:

  • January 3, 2024, Winchester Public Services Building, 301 E. Cork St.
  • April 4, 2024, Frederick County Public Safety Center, 1080 Coverstone Dr.
  • July 3, 2024, Winchester Public Services Building, 301 E. Cork St.
  • October 2, 2024, Frederick County Public Safety Center, 1080 Coverstone Dr.

​Committee Leadership

  • Chairman, Scott Kensinger - (540) 773-1360
  • Vice Chairman, Anthony Campbell
  • Secretary, Chester Lauck - (540) 665-5618

Organizational Membership

  • American Red Cross
  • Chamber of Commerce
  • Citizens at Large
  • Continental (formerly O'Sullivan Films)
  • Environmental protection Agency
  • Frederick County Board of Supervisors
  • Frederick County Emergency Management 
  • Frederick County Fire and Rescue 
  • Frederick County Sheriff’s Office
  • HP Hood
  • Lord Fairfax EMS Council
  • Newellco (formerly Rubbermaid)
  • Rinchem
  • Rezin Inc.
  • Thermo Fisher Diagnostics 
  • Valley Health Systems
  • Virginia Department of Emergency Management
  • Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
  • Virginia Department of Health
  • Virginia Department of Transportation
  • Winchester City Council
  • Winchester Emergency Management 
  • Winchester Police Department
  • Winchester Fire & Rescue Department
  • Winchester Star