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OEM director reports LEPC merger plan with Mercer County, staffing and radio issues

Henry County Public Safety Committee · February 12, 2026
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Summary

Director Mat Schnepple told the Henry County Public Safety Committee that OEM is planning an LEPC merger with Mercer County, is dealing with staffing needs, and raised issues related to GFD radios.

Mat Schnepple, identified in the transcript as "Director Schnepple," reported to the committee on emergency management operations. Schnepple said the OEM report covered staffing levels, a planned LEPC (Local Emergency Planning Committee) merger with Mercer County, and matters involving GFD radios. The transcript records "Director Schnepple gave a report for the OEM report which included staffing, LEPC merger with Mercer county, staffing, and GFD radios."

Schnepple did not present a formal motion; the committee heard the update as part of routine presentations. The timeline notes the committee will revisit an unrelated statute (trap and release) at a future meeting. The OEM update was informational and no implementation timeline or funding figures were provided in the transcript.