NORTH CENTRAL FLORIDA LOCAL EMERGENCY PLANNING COMMITTEE 2009 NW 67th Place, Gainesville FL 32653-1603 -- (352) 955-2200 x108 -- fax 955-2209

WHEREAS, the safe use of hazardous materials is essential to citizens, business, industry and local governments to maintain economic stability and the public health; and

WHEREAS, the North Central Florida Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) recognizes the importance of preventing spills as mandated by Section 112(r) of the Clean Air Act enacted by the Congress and joins the State Emergency Response Commission, numerous Counties, Municipalities, and School Boards in supporting increased community safety; and

WHEREAS, it is essential for local governments and the Local Emergency Planning Committee to help prevent the accidental release of hazardous materials, to prepare plans for responding to hazardous releases and to implement programs to protect the well being of all citizens and visitors to this area; and

WHEREAS, first responders, including firefighting, law enforcement, and emergency medical services personnel, must be informed of reportable types and amounts of hazardous materials and chemicals that are present in our community and properly trained and equipped to safely respond in the event of an accident or emergency; and

WHEREAS, all citizens have a right-to-know of the types, location, and quantity of certain hazardous materials and chemicals in their community and to know proper procedures to take in case of an accident or emergency; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEPC THAT:

FEBRUARY 25 - MARCH 3, 2001, IS DECLARED AS
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SPILL PREVENTION WEEK.

PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED by the North Central Florida Local Emergency Planning Committee, at a regular meeting held on the 16th day of February, 2001.

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John Hudson, Chairman

ATTEST:

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Charles Pults,
Vice-Chair, Public Information

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Allen Blanton,
Vice-Chair, First Responders

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