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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLEPC Minutes 07.10.2024 Minutes – July 10, 2024 New Hanover County EOC Attendees Name Business Name Business Haley Anderson Novant Health NHC Drew Reeside GE Aerospace Robert Fanning PipeView Technologies Maj. Chris Smith NHC Sheriff’s Dept. Jason Fuller NHC Emergency Management John Smith American Red Cross Allen Hancock NCDOT Ron Stancil Sturdy Corp Craig Harris City of Wilmington Chief John Stephenson Wilmington Fire Department Stan Harts Alcami Corporation: LEPC Chair David Stone NHC Fire Department Alexis Locke Community Member Jeff Suggs NHC Health and Human Services Terri Medlin NHC Emergency Management Michael Thompson American Red Cross Phil Misklow Stepan Corp: LEPC Vice Chair Carla Turner NHC Public Health Preparedness Rhonda Olson UNC Wilmington; LEPC Secretary Richard Wareham SR&R Environmental Dave Pouleris PipeView Technologies Carol Yates Corning Incorporated Welcome and Introductions The meeting was called to order by Phil Misklow, LEPC Vice Chair, at 11:02 AM. LEPC Members present introduced themselves. Review and Approval of May 8, 2024, LEPC Meeting Minutes The minutes of the May 8, 2024 meeting were passed out. Jason Fuller moved the minutes be approved; Allen Hancock seconded the motion. The minutes were approved by unanimous consent. Discussion Topics “WHY ME” LEPC Spotlight – Presentation provided by David Pouleris (Pipe View Technology) summarizing background information on the services they provide and how it relates to flooding issues. Mike Thompson provided a presentation on American Red Cross capabilities and ability to be part of the Emergency Operations Center providing emergency disaster support. Hurricane Season Reminders – Reviewed slides presented by NWS regarding 2024 Hurricane Season overview. Cautioned group to remember storms are more than their wind ratings. Be aware of messaging challenges and traps. If necessary, NHC can provide re-access letters if the county is closed to travel. Resource Tracker - New Hanover County LEPC Resource Sharing Inventory – a way for LEPC members to help each other with available resources. The drafted Microsoft Form is intended to collect information on points of contact and agency types able to provide support for specified types of disasters or emergencies and potential resources available. The inventory is a way to know who to ask but does not formalize the actual sharing of resources. E-Plan Updates – This is the reporting method for facility stored hazmat. The state representative has confirmed information can be imported from year to year unless it is found there is a high rate of error, then all information will be cleared, and it will have to be re-entered. LEPC has confirmed with the state, if there is access to hazard response plans digitally for NHC EM and first responders, a hard copy does not have to be filed. If it is preferred by member organizations, then submittal of a digital copy submitted through ePlan is acceptable. Note - The state currently only accepts digital versions. Subcommittee Reports – 1. Executive Committee (Stan Harts) – Elections are coming up toward the end of the year. The executive committee is looking for ways to engage more industry partners and has focused on getting the training ready for next week. 2. Emergency Planning/Response (Rhonda Olson) – We will have a live anhydrous ammonia release exercise July 16th and 17th. Sign-ups are available on the table. Invitations will be emailed out again to help drive sign-ups. 3. Community Education/Public Awareness (Phil Misklow) – Stepan Corp. is sponsoring printing for the LEPC introduction letters and brochures. Member Announcements • Fire Marshal – Nothing to report. • NHC EM – Terri recently started with NHC EM as a new planner. Welcome Terri! Next Meeting The next LEPC meeting is scheduled for 11:00 AM on September 11, 2024, at the New Hanover County EOC. Forward suggestions for topics or meal sponsorship to the Executive Committee. Adjournment Jason Fuller made a motion to adjourn, which was seconded by John Smith. The meeting adjourned at 12:15 PM.