| Subcommittee |
Purpose |
Members |
| Right to Know |
Maintains a comprehensive chemical release repository database. This information is made available to the public within 45 days with a written request. |
Crystal Moran |
| GAMA |
This committee consists of industry organizations in the Geismar area who have committed to assist other member companies in the event of an emergency. |
Jason Fuselier |
| CAER |
Directive of the committee is to educate the community on the chemical industry function in the community. |
Charles Stokes |
| Training & Exercices |
Review and implement training needs for parish and first responders. |
Ami Johnson |
| Communications |
To identify current communication and capabilities. Develop plans and procedures for communications interopability within Ascension Parish. |
Laura Gremillion |
| Public Works |
Responsible for maintenance of parish roadways, construction inspection and approval, engineering services for construction projects including design and supervision. |
Ronnie Fairchild |
| Fire Services |
Responsible for reporting the status of resources, assets, training, personnel and mutual aid agreements. |
Tracey Normand Chuck Montero Eugene Witek James LeBlanc |
| Emergency Management |
To review the emergency operations plan, maintain and update the plan ensuring accuracy in addressing all hazards for Ascension Parish and compliance with the National Response Plan. |
Richard Webre, LEPC Committee Chairman |
| Emergency Medical |
Will report on the coordination and planning efforts between EMS First Responders and hospitals. |
Wanda Martin |
| Urban Search & Rescue |
Reports the status of training, assets, equipment and personnel as it pertains to search and rescue in Ascension Parish. |
Mark Stewart |
| Hazmat Response |
Reports the status of training, assets, equipment and personnel. |
Cody Melancon |
| Public Alerting, Information & Education |
To provide the public with information on emergency preparedness and emergency response actions, with an emphasis on all hazards. Conduct training in schools, health care and medical facilities. |
Lester Kenyon |
| Volunteers & Donations |
Responsible for coordinating with regional volunteers and faith based organizations, |
Sherry Denig |
| Law Enforcement |
To report the coordinating efforts of law, order and security agencies within Ascension Parish. |
Cody Melancon Carey Cannon |
| Food, Water, Agriculture and Animal Control |
Responsible for the sheltering, evacuation and rescue of domesticated animals. |
Mike Leblanc |
| Technical Advisor |
Advises committee on emergency response equipment and training. |
Nicky Prejean |
| Transportation & Evacuation |
Responsible for contra flow updates and what resources are available from Ascension Parish School Board and the State Dept. of Transportation. |
Angie Peraza |
