Pages Tagged With: "emergency"
DNREC Emergency Response Team
The Emergency Response Branch is responsible for responding to petroleum and hazardous materials incidents in the state. Incidents can range from transportation-related spills to major threats such as weapons of mass destruction. The branch is led by the State Emergency Prevention and Response Chief, has four full-time State On-scene Coordinators (OSCs), as well as administrativeRead More
Reporting Requirements
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Data and Information
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Online Reporting
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Community Right-to-Know
The EmergencyRead More
The Toxics Release Inventory
The Toxics Release InventoryRead More
Reports and Documents
The State Emergency Response Commission provides reports and documents related to emergency planning and preparedness and hazardous materials in Delaware. State Emergency Response Commission Annual Reports Delaware Code requires the SERC to prepare an annual report on its activities. FY2017 SERCRead More
Education and Outreach
A main focus of Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know is to make information available to the public and promote participation in emergency planning. A variety of information is available. DataRead More
Related Links
A listing of links to agencies and resources related to the work of the State Emergency Response Commission. State of Delaware Delaware.gov Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) Division of Waste and Hazardous SubstancesRead More
Online Reporting
This information has moved to the Online Reporting page of the Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know ActRead More
Reporting Requirements
This information has moved to the Reporting Requirements page of the Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know ActRead More
Data and Information
This information has moved to the Data and Information page of the Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know ActRead More
Kent County Local Emergency Planning Committee Bylaws
Bylaws of the Kent County Local Emergency Planning Committee. ARTICLE I – NAME The name of the organization shall be the Kent County Local Emergency Planning Committee, hereinafter referred to as LEPC. For administrative purposes, the Kent County LEPC shall be a section within the Kent County Department of Public Safety,Read More
Local Emergency Planning Committees
In response to emergency incidents involving hazardous materials, the U.S. Congress passed the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) in 1986. Title III of SARA is a free standing statute known as Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act (EPCRA). This act created the State Emergency Response Commission (SERC) and a network of LocalRead More
Disclaimers
The following disclaimers relate to the public information provided on the website of the State Emergency Response Commission (SERC). Disclaimer of Liability This community right-to-know information is gathered from a variety of sources and published strictly as a public service. Neither the State of Delaware nor any officer, employee or consultantRead More
State Emergency Response Commission Members
Membership of the State Emergency Response Commission is established in state code (29 Del. Code, §8226). The Secretary of the Department of Public Safety serves as chair, and the Director of DNREC’s Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances serves as vice chair. Robert Coupe Secretary ofRead More
Events & Announcements
The State Emergency Response Commission offers periodic training and workshops for responders, civic leaders, managers and staff of facilities that handle hazardous substances, and others. Annual Hazardous Materials Training Workshop Canceled In response to the State of Emergency declared by Governor John Carney, Fire School Director Robert Newnam hasRead More
Contact Us
The EPCRA Reporting Program is located in the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control’s Emergency Prevention and Response Section. This program is responsible for the collection and dissemination of information reported under the federal and state Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Acts (EPCRA).Read More
State Emergency Response Commission
The Delaware State Emergency Response Commission (SERC), created in response to the federal Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) of 1986, is comprised of representatives from various state and local government organizations and industry. The primary focus of the SERC is to enhance state and local emergency response and preparedness capabilities through better coordinationRead More
Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances
The Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances protects the environment and human health and safety. The Division encourages waste reduction, reuse, and recycling. It ensures compliance with waste and hazardous substance management laws. The Division leads investigation and clean-up of contaminated sites. It regulates installation, operation, removal and remediationRead More
Energy Assurance and Emergency Planning
Energy assurance planning helps achieve a robust, secure and reliable energy infrastructure that is also resilient. Delaware must be able to restore services rapidly in the event of any disaster. Energy assurance accounts for responses to disruptions as they occur (extreme weather, infrastructure failure) and for long-term measures that reduce overall risk to and vulnerabilitiesRead More
