The residents of Wells County face the threat of disasters and emergencies. Recognizing this threat, Wells County's Response and Support Communities have come together to maintain the overall health, safety, and general welfare of its citizens.

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY

HOMELAND SECURITY
223 W. Washington Suite 101
Bluffton, IN 46714

TELEPHONE:
(260) 824-6433

FAX:
(260) 824-6420

EMAIL:
ema_lepc@wellscounty.org

april_ema@wellscounty.org

Office Hours:

Monday  8:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m

Tuesday 8:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m

Wednesday 8:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m

Thursday 8:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m

Friday - CLOSED


Mission
Save lives and protect property from the consequences of all types of disasters.
Legal Notice

            Facilities that manufactures, store or use hazardous chemicals. If your company manufactures, stores or uses any chemical requiring a material safety data sheet (MSDA) under the OSHA hazard communication standard in a quantity greater than 10,000 pounds.
AND/OR
            Your company manufactures, uses or stores any chemical designated by the EPA as an extremely hazardous substance in a quantity equal to or greater than its listed threshold planning quantity (1-500 pounds).
            SARA Title III requires facilities to submit Tier II forms annually by March 1. Further information may be obtained by contacting the Wells County Local Emergency Planning Committee at either of the below listed numbers.
(260)824-6433
            LEPC Meeting dates for 2009 are 1/22, 3/26, 8/27, and 11/19

Right-To-Know Act
The Community Right-to-Know Act requires facilities to report the identity and location of hazardous chemicals.

The Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) Title III plan of 1986 states that accurate information and timely notification of a hazardous materials emergency is critical for an effective emergency response operation.
Section 304 of SARA Title III requires the immediate notification of the Community Emergency Coordinator and IDEM when a release of an extremely hazardous substance (EHS) or hazardous chemical in a quantity above the Reportable Quantity (RQ) occurs.
L.E.P.C.
The Local Emergency Planning Committee (L.E.P.C.) consists of representatives from elected and local officials, law enforcement, emergency management, fire, first-aid, health, local environmental and transportation agencies, hospital, broadcast and media, community groups and industry.

Sherry Johnson
Director,
Homeland Security
Emergency Mgmt. Agency
Chairperson of the Local Emergency Planning Committe.

April Studabaker

Administrative Assistant

 

 

Advisory Council

  • County Council Board President
    Pete Cole
  • President of Commissioners
    Paul Bonham
  • Mayor of the City
    Ted Ellis
  • Representative of the Fire Chiefs
    Jody Nusbaumer
  • Community Corrections
    Blake Poindexter
  • Sheriff’s Office
    Bob Frantz
  • Amateur Radio Club
    Bill Weinhardt
  • Indiana National Guard and Citizen
    Rick Wiekel
  • EMS

        Tina Dudgeon

  • Representative of Small Towns
    To be Filled

Outlined in Indiana Code 10-4-1-10 page 43 of 81.
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