...because they just don't get it in terms of how much already goes into safety programs." The Richmond County Local Emergency Planning Committee is the region's primary safety preparedness group, serving as a liaison between residents, government...

...military police and fire departments, he said. Georgia's Environmental Protection Division, the Richmond County Local Emergency Planning Committee and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's National Response Center all were notified...

...hazardous materials enter and leave Augusta by rail or truck each year, according to a study by Richmond County Local Emergency Planning Committee. "That includes everything from diapers to ammonia," said Virgil Fowler, chairman of the committee...

...better warning systems for residents living near major chemical plants was abandoned Thursday by the Richmond County Local Emergency Planning Committee. "We can't do it unless there's money, and I think the industries have little interest...

...Richmond County jail. Committee to join LEPC Columbia County moved one step closer to joining the Richmond County Local Emergency Planning Committee after members of the county's Community and Emergency Services Committee agreed to join the group...

...downward trend. According to the Richmond County Local Emergency Planning Committee's 1998 annual report, 10 releases...oxide, 32.7 pounds. SOURCE: Richmond County Local Emergency Planning Committee Robert Pavey covers environmental...

...board's special environmental counsel. EPA's initial report was produced at the request of the Richmond County Local Emergency Planning Committee, which opposed the school board's plan to build Cross Creek High School near Amoco Polymers and...

...was produced at the request of the Richmond County Local Emergency Planning Committee, which opposed the county school...year. In a related matter, the Richmond County Local Emergency Planning Committee hopes to persuade Georgia schools...

...small radios and other emergency supplies. They are part of a pilot program developed by the Richmond County Local Emergency Planning Committee. Representatives from participating industries will be on hand to answer questions and discuss...

...to make people's land appear worthless," the rebuttal said. Virgil Fowler, chairman of the Richmond County Local Emergency Planning Committee -- whose January request for EPA assistance prompted the controversial report -- said Dr. Larke's...