Hazardous Materials Subcommittee Meeting Sept. 23 in Pinellas

The Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) Subcommittee will meet quarterly at 9 a.m. on September 23. The meeting will focus on emergency preparedness in the region, including Pinellas Park. The Tampa Bay Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) oversees the subcommittee. It will discuss strategies for managing hazardous materials incidents to enhance public safety and environmental protection. Residents can attend the meeting virtually via Zoom. The link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82788371417?pwd=DylIKHvjUGL0SyWgzyOZvtbWTwb5OB.1. The Meeting ID is 827 8837 1417, and the passcode is 027080. Meeting materials are available on the LEPC webpage at tbrpc.org/lepc/. The reference number for meeting materials is 111826. The gathering is essential for maintaining and improving regional readiness for hazardous materials events. Decisions made will contribute to safety protocols and response plans for Pinellas Park and surrounding communities.