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Home My WebLink About11-12 Approved LEPC Minutes Minutes – November 12, 2025 New Hanover County EOC Attendees Name Business Name Business Kelly Anderson City of Wilmington Brooke Lotz Looking Glass Technology Nick Bailey SR&R Environmental Joe Moran Airgas Marc Baker Veteran Affairs Debra Nagle NHC EM Benjamin Calhoun Novant EMS Shaenaz Oliver Terracon Andrew Dwyer Red Cross Rhonda Olson UNCW – LEPC Secretary Jason Fuller NHC EM Leann Pierce NHC Commissioner Charles Gore NHC Sheriff Enrique Quinones US Coast Guard Heather Griffin Southeastern Healthcare Wayne Reed US Coast Guard Bob Hammond Service Master Restoration of Wilmington James Schlotterbeck NHC Sheriff Audrey Hart Trillium NC Joey Simmons Colonial Terminals Stan Harts Alcami, LEPC Chair Elden Stackhouse Manufacturing Matt Holland Wrightsville Beach Fire Ron Stancil Sturdy Corp. Kevin House CFPUA Steven Still NHC Emergency Management Thomas Johnson US Coast Guard Mike Thompson American Red Cross Aaron Kasulis Novant Health Michael Whaley NC DOT Bryan Klostermeyer US Coast Guard Jeffery White Global Laser Enrichment Baylee Kurtz Terracon Staci White GE Vernova Hitachi Deanna Lanier New Hanover County Carol Yates Corning Incorporated Jessica Loeper New Hanover County Welcome and Introductions The meeting was called to order by Stan Harts, LEPC Chair, at 11:00 AM. LEPC Members present introduced themselves. Review and Approval of September 10, 2025, LEPC Meeting Minutes The minutes of the September 10, 2025 meeting were provided. Drew Dwyer moved the minutes be approved with one change; Alan Hancock seconded. The minutes were approved by unanimous consent. Discussion Topics “Why Me” LEPC Spotlight – US Flood/Tiger Dams (Matt Legie) – “The Sandbag Replacement Company” produces reusable water filled flood barriers to replace sand bags. Sections are interlocking and stackable allowing for a scalable response. The Tiger Dams are FM Approved (USACE tested and certified). The system sets up in 20% less time than it takes to set up an equivalent amount of sandbags, and has recorded seepage less than sandbags including against wave action. System can stack to 25 ft (optimal is 18” to 12’). Available in yellow chemical resistant version for hazmat deployment. Lithium Ion Battery Training – Training was held October 1-3. Overall feedback was very positive. Roughly 75 individuals attended each class, with 40 in hands-on training. It was a great opportunity for agencies to collaborate, addressed a growing need, and provided important information. LEPC Nominations / Elections - LEPC Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary positions are open for nominations. Roles will be assumed in January. Stan Harts nominated Rhonda Olson as Vice Chair. There were no other floor nominations. Election ballots will be sent out to registered members. Subcommittee Reports 1. Executive Committee (Stan Harts) – Hazmat materials plans were sent out through email to everyone. Please review and provide comments as needed. 2. Emergency Planning/Response (Rhonda Olson) – The City of Wilmington has again offered their conference space. If you are interested in helping with conference planning, have a topic you would like to see, or are able to present, please let Rhonda Olson know. 3. Community Education/Public Awareness – No report. Member Announcements • NHC Sheriff’s Office – There was a response call out to Leland due to a residential explosion. Homemade explosives and homemade meth were present. The chemicals are standard purchase items from a hardware store but may be a specialty purchase. Call if you think you see something suspicious. No current known active threats are in the area. • Red Cross – Will be having an exercise called “Thunderbolts” to stand up shelters in 2-hours. It will be a no-notice exercise. The community has been active requiring the hiring of community relations individuals to help underserved communities. • Novant Health – Had FEMA Radiological exercise. Will have FSE MCI exercise in February 2026. • NCDOT – Battleship Marathon happening this weekend on Sunday. Expect traffic issues. • US Coast Guard – Area committee meeting coming up on November 17th. The airshow from October 2 moved to December 6th over Carolina Beach. • GE Vernova Hitatchi – Hosted first part of Radiological Exercise with multiple agencies (Novant, County Fire, etc.). Next exercise October of 2027. The next LEPC meeting is scheduled for 11:00 AM on January 14, 2026, in the NHC EOC. Adjournment Stan Harts made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Linda Willis. The meeting adjourned at 12:02 PM.