The Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) exists to ensure that all acts required by SARA Title III, the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986, are complied with and that all necessary work related to developing a comprehensive chemical emergency response plan for the Town of Bedford and Bedford County is accomplished.
The LEPC will also help with disaster planning coordination for the Town of Bedford and Bedford County by utilizing up-to-date techniques and appropriate resources.
The LEPC is also tasked with facilitating business networking among groups and individuals interested in helping make the response to all emergencies in the Town of Bedford and Bedford County better.
Contact the LEPC. Our staff liaison to the committee is Emergency Management Director Kent Robey (Email Kent or phone: 540-586-7601 ext. 1417.)
*If your email is returned because it is too large, email Kent Robey for assistance.
The Bedford Local Emergency Planning Committee meets once every quarter (January, April, July, October) on the second Wednesday. The meeting time and location will be announced at the prior to each meeting by the Chairman.
April 10, 2024, 10 a.m.: County Administration Building, Ground Floor Training Room (122 East Main Street, Bedford)
July 10, 2024, 10 a.m.: Smith Mountain Lake Water Treatment Plant (1500 Radford Church Road, Moneta)
October 9, 2024: TBA
LEPC meetings are open to all interested parties, including the public. However, upon motion by any member present and approved by majority vote of those members present and voting in open meeting, a closed or executive session may be requested.
The Treasurer and Commissioner of Revenue offices will be open late until 7 p.m. December 2-5. This is to give residents more time to pay personal property/real estate taxes (second half) by December 5, 2024.
