Mission Statement:

The Peabody Local Emergency Planning Committee's mission shall be to enhance and create plans directing the response to hazardous materials incidents, increase compliance with hazardous materials reporting requirements and to continue to offer access to information on the storage of such materials for the benefit of the city's residents, businesses and industries. The Committee shall carry out its mission in compliance with SARA Title III and other federal, state and local requirements in such a way that meets both the letter and spirit of those requirements and that enhances and encourages a partnership between residents, business and industry through an exchange of information and mutual planning.