Local Emergency Planning Committee
| Richard A. Lyle, Chairman |
Peter Jacoby |
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| Ed Edelson |
Richard Laudnet, First Light |
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| Tim Baldwin |
Robin Lucas |
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| Mark Cody |
Neil Lustig |
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| Tom Crowe |
Raymond Mather |
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| Chris Gardner |
Kurt Mazurosky |
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| Sharon Gesek |
Marilyn Muratori-Jarvis |
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| George Goodwin |
Sgt. Michael O'Donnell |
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| Kevin Hellriegel |
Sandra Saren |
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| Red Holmes |
William Sarosky |
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| Robin Lucas |
Frank Sippy |
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| Geralyn Hoyt |
George Slaiby |
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| Carol Huber |
James Sudgen |
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| Brian Hughes |
John Turk |
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Mission/General Information:
The Office of Emergency Management directs and coordinates the Local Emergency Planning Commission (L.E.P.C.). The LEPC is responsible for the Town of Southbury's Emergency Planning and Sara Title III reporting. The Director of Emergency Management is the Ex – Officio of the L.E.P.C. Officer George Slaiby is the Director of Emergency Management. The Director of Emergency Management is the liaison between the Federal and State Office of Homeland Security and the LEPC for the Town of Southbury.
The Office of Emergency Management (O.E.M) is responsible for maximizing survival of human life, for preventing and/or minimizing injuries, and for preserving property and resources in the Town of Southbury by making use of all available manpower, equipment, and other resources in the event of a disaster (natural or man-made crisis, national security threat/ terrorist emergency situation).
The OEM shall provide direction and guidance to local government officials for continuity of services and protection during disaster situations.
The OEM shall provide for the integration of resources and capabilities of town government and the private sector for hazard mitigation, survival and recovery operations when any disaster threatens or occurs.
The OEM shall define the role and responsibilities of local government, quasi-government organizations and private agencies for the preparation and conduct of emergency operations prior to, during and/or after a disaster, whether man-made, natural, or technological.
The OEM shall provide a basis for the preparation of detailed emergency operating procedures and training by local government and support organizations assigned emergency responsibilities.
Helpful Reference Material:
Emergency Planning
Damage Control
Hurricane Preparedness