The Laclede County Local Emergency Planning Committee is planning an exercise to test the readiness of agencies during an emergency. During the Laclede County LEPC meeting on Tuesday, Chairman David Sewell said the first exercise will be tabletop, preparing responders in the event of a biological incident that requires an antidote to be transported into the area…

The Chempak Exercise will take place on May 25th at noon at the Laclede County Emergency Management Office. All emergency response agencies are encouraged to participate. For additional information contact David Sewell at 417-718-0297, or email [email protected].