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Community resilience requires the participation of community leaders from all sectors and the public. The local Councils in this registry are committed to strengthening community safety and preparedness through increased civic engagement and to developing goals and strategies tailored to specific community vulnerabilities and population.

East Longmeadow LEPC

Date last updated: Sep 18, 2012

Contact Information

Brian Falk
LEPC Chairman
East Longmeadow Local Emergency Planning Committee
60 Center Square
East Longmeadow, MA 01028

(413) 525-9405
BFalk@eastlongmeadowma.gov

Sponsoring Organization: East Longmeadow Local Emergency Planning Committee

Date Council Established: February 2006

Council Mission:

To support emergency response resources during times or emergency/disaster.

Coordinate CERT

Council Membership

The Public Sector
  • Mayor, City/Town Manager, County/Parish Elected Leader
  • Emergency Management
  • Law Enforcement
  • Fire Service
  • Emergency Medical Services
  • Public Health Service
  • Hospitals and Health Care Facilities
  • Hazard Materials Coordinator
  • Public Works
  • Public School System / School Board
  • Medical Reserve Corps
The Private Sector
  • Media
The Voluntary and Community Sector
  • American Red Cross

Public Education and Training Activities

Preparedness Actions

Public Education Materials
  • Family Emergency Plan
  • Local information on evacuating
  • Local information on sheltering

Hazard Types

Public Education Materials
  • All-hazards
  • Hazardous Materials
  • Natural Disasters

Locations

Public Education Materials
  • Community events

Targeted Populations

Public Education Materials
  • Frail/elderly
  • People with Disabilities

Response Actions

Public Education Materials
  • Sheltering in place (staying where you are)
Outreach methods:
  • Printed materials (brochures, flyers)
  • Television announcements
  • Reverse 9-1-1
National Preparedness Month Participation

Volunteer Service

Council supported volunteer programs:
  • Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
  • Medical Reserve Corps

Approximately 2 volunteers participated in Council supported activities community-wide in 2011.

Approximately 220 volunteer service hours were completed community-wide in 2011.

Awards and Recognition

Areas Served by Council

EAST LONGMEADOW (Local) (01028)