10-08-2015 LEPC MinutesDANVILLE/PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY
LOCAL EMERGENCY PLANNING COMMITTEE
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2015
MINUTES
The regular meeting of the Danville/Pittsylvania County Local Emergency Planning
Committee was held on Thursday, October 8, 2015, 12:00 pm at Mary’s Diner,
Danville, VA. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Steve Dishman.
PRESENT
Steve Bowman, Pitt Co Fire Marshal
Philip Broadfoot, Danville Chief of Police
Scott Budd, Pitt Co IT Dept
James Davis, Coordinator Pitt Co Emer Management
Steve Dishman, Danville Asst Fire Chief
Barry Dunkley, Director Danville Utilities
David Eagle, Danville Fire Chief
Christopher Garrett, Coordinator VA Dept of Health
Bobbie Grogan, Southern VA Mental Health
Daniel Kendrick, Pitt Co Emergency Management
Stephanie LaPrade, Southern Area Agency on Aging
Joann Luck, Pitt Co Emergency Management
Clarence Monday, County Administrator Pitt Co
Barry Neal, Battalion Chief City of Danville
Rick Scoppa, HEPACO
Al Smith, CERT Coordinator City of Danville
Eddie Walker, CERT Pitt Co
Whitt Hamrick, Sgt VA State Police
Mike White, Dan/Pitt County American Red Cross
Betty G. Bryant, Pitt Co Emergency Management
Mr. Dishman asked if we had any visitor. Mike White, American Red Cross
introduced himself to the LEPC group.
A motion was made by Barry Dunkley, seconded by Steve Bowman,
unanimously carried to approve minutes of August 13, 2015 LEPC Meeting.
Danville/Pitt Co LEPC
October 13, 2015
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Chairperson’s Report:
Mr. Dishman discussed hurricane Joaquin, planning and preparedness that
done. A lot of things were in place and was ready to activate if needed.
Chris Garrett, Health Dept discussed Patrick County received about eighteen
inches of rain. Discussed the impact that was received in that area.
Jim Davis advised that the County had twenty-six roads with high water and
trees down across roads. With the help of County Fire Dept and VDOT that was
taken care of. Had about $275,000.00 in crop damage in the county. Mr. Davis is
looking into obtaining damage assistance software.
Barry Dunkley discussed what was done at Danville Water Treatment Plant
preparing for the storm and the additional water.
Subcommittee Reports:
CERT:
Al Smith, Danville CERT was asked to come to Stuart VA to assist in getting a
CERT started. The program was started and had twenty people in the class.
Eddie Walker, Pitt Co CERT advised he has a total of fifty-six students in three
schools in the county.
Hazmat Report:
Barry Neal advised they attend the VA Association of Hazardous Material
Response Teams. When they got back had several calls in the City. Discussed the
different incident that has happen in the City and how they were handled.
Unfinished Business:
None
New Business:
None
Mike White, Red Cross if the he or if you need Red Cross help in any way please
just give them a call. They will help in any way they can.
Danville/Pitt Co LEPC
October 8, 2015
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Chris Garrett, Health Dept would like to be aware of issues in the City and County.
Schedule for Next Meeting:
December 10, 2015 at C & E’s Restaurant, Gretna, VA
Meeting was adjourned at 1:05 PM
Steve Dishman, Chairperson
Danville/Pittsylvania County
LEPC