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WHITE PINE COUNTY OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
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LOCAL EMERGENCY PLANNING COMMITTEE
MEETING MINUTES
Date January 29nd, 2026
Time 4:00 PM PT
Place White Pine County Emergency Operations Center
1150 North McGill Hwy. Ely, Nevada, 89301
I. Call to Order/Roll Call/ Introductions- Determine Quorum.
Present: Mathias Rieske, Thomas Cox, Scott Henriod, Pamela Adzima, Matt
Walker, Pat Robison, Paula Carson, Ross Rivera, Pat Stork, Martin Troutt,
Guests: Jeffrey C Winrod, Desi Barnson, Shannin Pierce, Olivia Mitchell, Kammy
Kinkade
II. Public Comment: No public comment
III. Discussion/For Possible Information: Updates from State and/or Federal
Partners.
. Olivia Mitchell: State PHP transferring ownership of MCI Trailers to locals,
potential for restock, send requests to Olivia or Amos, Rural Preparedness
Summit Elko June 11th-12th , Updating Medical Search plan,
. Kammy Kincade: Classes upcoming, will share the list for distribution,
NEPA Conf Feb 9th-11th, Basic Academy in Las Vegas March- May,
National Wildland Urban Interface Conference, Fire Adapted Summit-Free
Feb 23-24th. Volunteer Organizations Active in Disasters (VOAD) Natl
Conf Reno May 4-7th.
. Jeff Winrod: Great Basin College reaching out to communities with
campuses to build relationships
IV. Discussion/For Possible Action: Review Minutes for November 6th, 2025
Meeting.
. Ross motioned, Paula seconded, Martin Abstained, all in favor, no
opposed.
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V. Discussion/For Possible Action: Presentation- Ensuring Effective
Public Emergency Communication-Wyatt Cox: Mr. Cox was unable to attend, he
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sent a message to be shared about how local radio is a lifeline for local listeners
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who are seeking information.
VI. Discussion/For Information: Grants Information for 2026. Please have
quotes/request to OEM by Jan 23, 2026.
 Operations Planning Training and Equipment: Intended for Hazmat response,
Due March 2026
 United We Stand: (UWS)Intended for counter terror support, Due April 2026
 Emergency Preparedness Working Group (EPWG): Multiyear New Application in
2026
 Expected to Open Spring 2026
o Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMGP) Intended to support
local EM programs
o State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) Intended to
improve and support computer security
VII. Discussion/for Possible Action: Upcoming Trainings, Drill and Meetings
A. NEPA Annual Conference Feb 10-11, 2026, Las Vegas
VIII. Discussion/For Possible Action: SERC Annual Review:
. NRT-1A
. Letter of Promulgation
. Exercise Reporting Form
. Level of Response Questionnaire
. Ross motion to accept, Martin 2nd, all in favor, no opposed
IX. Discussion/For Possible Action: Replacement representative for Media position.
Tommy Cox Nominated by Martin, 2nd by Paula, All in favor
X. Discussion/For Possible Action: Replacement representative for Co Chair
position.
Ross Rivera Nominated by Sheriff Henriod, Chief Stork 2nd : All in favor
XI. Discussion/For Possible Action: Tentative next LEPC Date: March 12th 2026.
XII. Public Comment
XIII. Adjournment
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WHITE PINE COUNTY OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
1150 McGill Highway, Ely, Nevada, 89301
775-293-6500
1150 MCGILL HIGHWAY, ELY, NEVADA, 89301 · 1-775-293-6500