Members of the committee are residents of or conduct business in Iberville Parish. Students participate in a variety of activities learning chemical safety, bicycle safety, fire safety, and safety from strangers. Each year I-CAER, LEPC and OEP participate in a public education project to keep citizens informed of the emergency broadcast systems in place and what to do in the event of an emergency. It also provides them with easy access to emergency numbers in the event of an emergency. Previous projects include providing emergency guideline booklets, magnetic refrigerator boards, telephone book covers, calendars, school book covers, and telephone stickers.
Representatives answer questions and obtain updates for the special-needs population database.
Profiles on residents require assistance during an emergency are kept on file and are readily available to responders during an emergency situation. The Iberville Parish Local Emergency Planning Committee received Chemical Manufacturers Association Community Awareness and Emergency Response Achievement Award in September 1990. The award recognized the highly successful development and implementation of a CAER program that enhances community understanding, safety and response capabilities in all emergencies by combining the resources and skills of local government, public agencies, industry and concerned citizens. Educational Foundation Community Award. This award is presented to those agencies which have exhibited excellence in fostering chemical product stewardship practices in their communities.