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Civil Preparedness, Emergency Management and Homeland Security (Connecticut General Statutes: Title 28 - Civil Preparedness and Emergency Services; Chapter 517)

Country/Territory
United States of America
Territorial subdivision
Connecticut
Document type
Legislation
Date
2020
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., General
Keyword
Hazards Governance Early warning system Risk assessment/management Public health Institution Procedural matters
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

This chapter provides for civil preparedness, emergency management and homeland security. It states that, with reasonable conformance to applicable federal statutes and administrative regulations of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the requirements of the Connecticut emergency operations plan, the Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection shall organize the Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security and the personnel of said division as may be necessary for the effective discharge of the authorized emergency management, civil preparedness and homeland security missions, including, but not limited to, the provisions of the Connecticut emergency operations plan and the national plan for civil preparedness. Any personnel assigned to said division may be removed by the commissioner for security reasons or for incompetence, subject to reinstatement by the Employees' Review Board.

Full text
English
Website
www.cga.ct.gov

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Declaration of Public Health and Civil Preparedness Emergencies (Governor of the State of Connecticut)

Legislation | United States of America | 2020

Keyword: Public health, Hazards, Risk assessment/management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX