Sara Costlow

The committee meeting agenda covers a company overview, a formal presentation, and an opportunity for public comments regarding the committee's mission and functions. Committee reports will be provided by the executive and communications subcommittees, covering community awareness, volunteer opportunities, the upcoming calendar, emergency response planning, transportation strategies, and a review of incidents. The agenda also includes time for new business items.

The Deer Park Public Library strategic plan focuses on delivering exemplary educational and recreational resources and programs to enrich literacy, promote a love of reading, and provide lifelong learning opportunities. Key goals include expanding the library facility to meet increased demand, developing a popular materials collection, improving community access to information, offering high-quality services, and fostering a love of reading in children and young adults. The plan also emphasizes adapting to technological changes by providing access to the Internet, software packages, and diverse programming for all age groups.

The meeting included a company overview by Christina Perez with Texas Molecular, who discussed the company's history, capabilities, and safety record. The Executive Committee expressed gratitude for the Plant Manager's Breakfast, and it was announced that all meetings would be in person. The Communications Committee reported on a Level 3 incident involving a hydraulic oil spill. The Community Awareness Chairman discussed the 2024 calendar featuring Wally and volunteer opportunities at the San Jacinto Festival and Strides for School Fun Run. The Emergency Response/Transportation Chair announced a joint drill with CEMA and the City of Deer Park scheduled for September 19, 2023.

The meeting included a company overview by Evonik, highlighting its operations within the Dow Chemical Plant and its reliance on Dow's emergency response capabilities. A presentation was given by Deer Park's Parks and Recreation department on the Gulf Coast Sports Challenge, inviting companies to participate in various sporting events to promote camaraderie and a healthy lifestyle. Committee reports covered communications, community awareness, and emergency response/transportation, including updates on volunteer opportunities and the 2025 calendar. New business included the Southeast Regional LEPC Hurricane Workshop & Safety Exhibit.

The Deer Park LEPC meeting adopted the calendar year 2025 budget. Key areas of focus included community awareness, communications, emergency response/transportation preparedness, and administration. Budget allocations were made for various initiatives such as calendar expenses, report card covers, website maintenance, community outreach programs, shelter-in-place educational information, the Emerge System, E-Notify System, siren software license, drill materials, meeting support, general business, training/travel, and clerk support. Contributions from full and associate members were also discussed.