The Kent Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC), in conjunction with the Kent Fire Department RFA, south King County Zone 3 agencies, and Rexam Beverage Can Company (1220 Second Ave. N.) will hold a joint hazardous material exercise from 9 a.m. to noon each day on Tuesday, Oct. 13 thru Friday, Oct. 16.
Community members and local businesses are invited to attend and observe. If you are interested in attending this training event, please notify the Kent Office of Emergency Management at KentOEM@Kentwa.gov or call 253-856-4440 for details by Friday, Oct. 9.
The city of Kent Local Emergency Planning Committee is committed to preparing for hazardous material incidents. This preparedness involves emergency response agencies, hazardous material facilities, area businesses, and the residents of Kent. You can do your part by learning what hazards exist within your community and how you can best prepare for emergencies.
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