Q. What natural & chemical hazards exist in Mat-Su Borough communities?
A. Earthquakes, floods, wild land fires, volcanic eruptions, hazardous material releases (the Mat-Su Borough is a major transportation corridor for highway & rail transportation).

Q. Who is making Emergency Plans for our community?
A. The Matanuska-Susitna LEPC (Local Emergency Planning Committee). This volunteer committee is responsible for ensuring that a comprehensive emergency plan is in place for the entire Mat-Su Borough, including its incorporated cities and unincorporated rural communities.

Q. What is the primary objective of the Mat-Su LEPC?
A. To increase the public's awareness and knowledge about hazardous chemicals present in the community and about the release of these chemicals into the environment. The LEPC's initial task is to develop an emergency plan to prepare for and respond to chemical emergencies. The plan is then reviewed annually, tested, and updated. Since the Mat-Su LEPC has an "all hazards" focus, such planning has been broadened to include ensuring borough-wide preparedness for natural and man-made disasters in addition to chemical-related incidents.

Q. What can I do to be prepared for emergencies?
A. Knowing about the resources at your disposal, and creating a Personal or Family Disaster Plan are two very positive steps towards disaster preparedness.
You can establish a plan which includes:
*Identifying a family meeting place
* Having emergency supplies on hand, including a first aid kit, food, water, clothing, and prescription medications (for a complete list, obtain a Red Cross Family Disaster Planning Guide)
*Having emergency contact information identified for family members
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