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2025 SERC/LEPC Conference

Empowering Emergency Planning. Strengthening Community Resilience.

Join emergency planners, industry experts, and first responders in beautiful Lincoln City, Oregon, for four days of insight, innovation, and collaboration — May 19–22, 2025.

This event will feature expert-led keynote sessions, interactive workshops, and invaluable networking opportunities designed to address current challenges and advance best practices in environmental response and emergency planning. Join industry leaders and peers as we share insights, explore innovative strategies, and work collaboratively to enhance public safety.

View the Conference Agenda Here

Presenters

MaryAnn Christian
LEPC Legal Overview
Tim Gablehouse & Mark Johnston
Bhopal – 40 Years Later
Dan Giles
Hazardous Materials by Rail
Rick Heuchert
Lithium-ion Batteries
Robert Campbell
Building Hazmat Capabilities through Preparedness Activities
Monty Elder
Risk Communication / Improving Communication
Jeff Gilbert
Are We Really Reaching Everyone? Tips and Tools
Robert Quinn
HSEEP and Emergency Planning
Todd Raska
CHS Manager: Data and Tools for
Emergency Response Planning
Michelle Slay & Shaun Parkman
How Do We Pay for All of This?

Presenter Bios

Conference Presentations

The presentations from the 2025 conference are available as downloadable PDFs. Use the links below to access each one:

Venue Maps

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Conference Highlights

  • 📍Location: Chinook Winds Casino Resort, Lincoln City, OR
  • 📅Dates: May 19–22, 2025
  • 9+ Expert Speakers
  • Interactive Workshops
  • Peer Networking
  • Focus on Hazmat & Emergency Planning
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