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Emergency Management and Services (Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS): Volume 10 - Highways, Military; Title 32 - Military Affairs, Emergency Services; Chapter 401)

Country/Territory
United States of America
Territorial subdivision
Oregon
Document type
Legislation
Date
2019
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 concerns emergency management and services. Its general purpose is to reduce the vulnerability of the State of Oregon to loss of life, injury to persons or property and human suffering and financial loss resulting from emergencies, and to provide for recovery and relief assistance for the victims of emergencies. It is declared to be the policy and intent of the Legislative Assembly that preparations for emergencies and governmental responsibility for responding to emergencies be placed at the local level. The state shall prepare for emergencies, but shall not assume authority or responsibility for responding to an emergency unless the appropriate response is beyond the capability of the city and county in which the emergency occurs, the city or county fails to act, or the emergency involves two or more counties.

Full text
English
Website
www.oregonlegislature.gov

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Declaration of Emergency Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak (Executive Order No. 20-03 of Governor of Oregon)

Legislation | United States of America | 2020

Keyword: Public health, Hazards, Risk assessment/management, Consumer protection, Internal trade, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX