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State Emergency Response Commission (SERC)

General Information
  • Formal Name:
    State Emergency Response Commission (SERC)
  • Contact Person:
    Bryan Tuma, Asst. Dir., NEMA (402-471-7401) Tonya Ngotel, SERC Coordinator (402-471-7176)
  • Purpose:
    Coordinate hazardous materials chemical planning through the establishment of a state hazmat program.; designate and oversee the Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPCs); coordinate with state and federal environmental protection agencies and implement the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act within the State of Nebraska; serve as the passthrough entity for the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Hazardous Materials Emergency Planning (HMEP) Grant monies which are provided to the LEPCs to develop and sustain hazmat plans, train first responders and exercise standard operating guidelines.
  • How Many Affectable:
    Statewide population
  • How Many Served:
    Statewide population
  • Year Created:
    1997 (LB374)
  • Year Active:
    1997
  • Sunset Date:
    None
Authorization
  • Authorization Citation:
    81-15,210 - SERC created 81-15,191 to 81-15,235 - Nebr. Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act
  • Parent Agency:
    Nebraska Emergency Management Agency (NEMA)
Memberships and Meetings
  • Number Of Members:
    19 members with 6 serving by statute and the remaining 13 representing specific areas of expertise.
  • Who Appoints:
    Governor
  • Legislative Approval:
    Yes (municipal or county government officials or employees and the citizen members only).
  • Qualifications Of Members:
    Expertise as outlined in Statute.
  • Per Diem:
    None
  • Expense Reimbursement:
    Actual and Necessary expenses as provided in sections 81-1174 to 81-1177
  • Term Length:
    Four years
  • Terms Rotate or Expire At Once:
    Terms Rotate
Meetings Required In:
  • Required FY 13-14:
    Two
  • Held FY 13-14:
    Three
  • Required FY 14-15:
    Two
  • Held FY 14-15:
    Four
  • Required FY 15-16:
    Two
  • Held FY 15-16:
    Three
Operations
  • Support Staff:
    NEMA
  • Shared or Separate:
    Shared
  • FY 13-14 Budget:
    None
  • FY 14-15 Budget:
    None
  • FY 15-16 Budget:
    None
  • Other Funding Sources:
    US DOT Hazardous Materials Emergency Planning (HMEP) funds
  • Spending Authority:
    The Nebraska Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Cash Fund may receive gifts, bequests, grants, fees, or other contributions or donations from public or private entities. The fund must be used to carry out the purposes of the Nebraska Emergency
Accomplishments
  • Since July 1, 2012:
    Created a hazardous materials technician level resource typing system. Sent a Nebraska supported team to the National Hazmat Challenge in New Mexico. Held 16 quarterly SERC meetings, attended over 100 LEPC meetings. Conducted two regional and two state conferences. Trained over 1,000 first responders in hazardous materials training.