LEPC Quarterly Meeting Moved, McDowell County Session Set for December 10
The McDowell County Local Emergency Planning Committee moved its regular quarterly meeting from December 9 to December 10 at 10 00 AM due to scheduling conflicts. The change was formally posted in the Secretary of State administrative meeting notices system, a step that preserves public notice and allows residents and stakeholders to plan to participate.
The Local Emergency Planning Committee for McDowell County announced a schedule change for its regular quarterly meeting, moving the session from December 9 to December 10 at 10 00 AM. The adjustment was submitted to the Secretary of State on December 2 2025 at 2 10 PM and posted in the state administrative law meeting notices system on December 2 2025 at 2 17 PM. That official posting serves as the public record for the rescheduled meeting.
The committee oversees local emergency preparedness coordination among first responders, local government agencies, industry representatives and community stakeholders. Timely notice of meeting changes matters because it affects who can attend, whether a quorum will be present, and the ability of residents and interest groups to offer input on planning priorities and hazardous materials reporting. Moving the meeting by one day may influence availability of volunteer and agency participants during a busy week in December.
The Secretary of State meeting notices entry identifies the item as the regular LEPC quarterly meeting for McDowell County and advises interested members of the public and stakeholders of the updated date and time. The submission and posting timestamps in the administrative notice demonstrate that the county used the official public channel for informing the community, which helps maintain transparency and accountability in local emergency planning governance.
For residents following emergency planning matters, the change underscores the importance of checking official postings before attending. Public participation in LEPC meetings can shape local plans for chemical incident response, sheltering coordination and interagency communication protocols. Even a one day shift in schedule can affect representation from key organizations such as fire departments, law enforcement, healthcare providers and local industry.
The rescheduled meeting will proceed on December 10 at 10 00 AM. Community members and stakeholders should consult the Secretary of State meeting notices system for the official entry and any subsequent updates to the schedule or agenda.
