Department of Emergency Management

The purpose of HMAC is to provide a forum where the operation leads from all local Huerfano County’s Emergency Service providers meet with their counterparts in other services, districts or jurisdictions, & also with those from State and Federal agencies.   Here you can discuss, plan, and prioritize coordination of services in response to those incidents which may involve a multi-agency response.  Resource gaps and available resources can be identified prior to an actual incident, and the coordination of a combined response to future incidents can be worked out beforehand.

The meetings will, over time, cover multiple topics including: wildfire, law enforcement operations, evacuations and public notifications, EMS services, Hazmat, and any other potential emergency response.  Planning for natural, technological, or human caused incidents and disasters will be considered. This group is made up of a variety of stakeholders that are willing to assist in problem solving, process improvement and implementation for all hazards.

The LEPC is a federally mandated entity composed of state and local officials, business representatives and members of the public. The LEPC will work to identify industrial hazardous materials and the community informed of any potential risks. If your company is required to keep a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) on file for any chemicals stored or used in the workplace in quantities equal to or greater than the Threshold Planning Quantity (TPQ), you must report it.

The LEPC meets quarterly during a set HMAC meeting time. If you are interested in attending or becoming a part of this committee please contact the County Emergency Manager.

Huerfano County’s Personal Emergency Preparedness Workbook has been designed to serve as a guide for gathering information and supplies for any individual to have what they need during an event. Remember, ultimately, you are responsible for yourself!