The Greater Houston Local Emergency Planning Committee promotes emergency planning, preparedness, and public awareness to protect the Houston community from the potential impact of hazardous chemical substances and related disasters.
The Executive Board of the Houston LEPC consists of the elected officers, the chairs of the subcommittees, the Community Emergency Coordinator, the Administrator, and the Legal Advisors.
For information related to the State of Texas Emergency Resources Database please contact: Nick J. Guillen, LEPC Administrator at
713-884-3786 or by email to nicholas.guillen@cityofhouston.net
The mailing address for the Greater Houston LEPC is P. O. Box 10817, Houston , TX 77206-0817
Current Chair - Sr. Capt. Charles “Ben” Price (HFD)
Current Vice Chair - Glen Trahan ( Port of Houston Authority)
Current Treasure - Lisa B. Saint (Private Sector Emergency Response)
Houston Fire Department Hazardous Material Permits: If the permit is for a hazardous material or activity an additional form must be completed. Affidavit must be notarized.
When required by inspection personnel a hazardous materials inventory statement may be required. A hazardous materials inventory statement is no longer required for permit applications. Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement (.xls) HMIS Instructions (.doc)
The Greater Houston Local Emergency Planning Committee promotes emergency planning, preparedness, and public awareness to protect the Houston community from the potential impact of hazardous chemical substances and related disasters.