Arkansas Division of
Emergency Management

State Emergency Response Commission (SERC)

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Mission Statement

To supervise and coordinate the activities of the local emergency planning committees (LEPC) in each of the emergency planning districts making sure (1) that plans in each district are adequately developed, maintained and exercised to ensure an effective response to accidents and incidents involving hazardous materials and (2) that the emergency response plans along with the information pertaining accessible for review by the general public.

Board Members

Secretary Renee Mallory
Cassie Cochran (Designee)
Arkansas Department of Health 
Secretary Shane Khoury
or designee
Arkansas Division of Environmental Quality 
Secretary Mike Hagar
or designee
Arkansas Division of Arkansas State Police 
Director AJ Gary
or designee
Arkansas Division of Emergency Management 
Secretary Daryl Bassett
or designee
Arkansas Division of Labor 
Director Grant WarnerArkansas Fire Training Academy or designee
Director Jared Wiley
Michael Kelly (Designee)
Arkansas Department of Transportation 
Adjutant General Chad BridgesArkansas National Guard
Judge Marvin DayCraighead County
Representing the Local Emergency Planning Committees 
Term Expires 1/14/2027
Jason Morris
Chairperson
Holiday Island
Individual from regulated entities
Term Expires 1/14/2027
Matthew ScottRussellville
Individual from regulated entities
Term Expires 1/14/2026
Barry BrandtLittle Rock
Individual from an unregulated entity with knowledge of the
Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986
Term Expires 1/14/2027
Eugene O’Nale
Co-Chairperson
Heber Springs
At Large Member
Term Expires 1/14/2027

Meeting Minutes

SERC Meeting Minutes – August 14, 2020
SERC Meeting Minutes – June 18, 2024

Resources

A.C.A. § 12-82-101 through A.C.A. § 12-82-104

Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA)

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Contact ADEM

Building 9501
Camp Joseph T. Robinson
North Little Rock, AR 72199
501-683-6700
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