The Kansas State Emergency Response Commission (SERC), Adjutant General and the Secretary of Health and Environment have designated each of the 105 counties as local planning districts. The Miami County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) is comprised of representatives from the community including public safety, public health, utilities, local business and charitable organizations.

Although the main focus of an LEPC is on disaster planning involving hazardous materials, their involvement in both disaster planning and hazard mitigation is paramount in preparing for and responding to any disasters occurring in Miami County.