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Emergency Management (Indiana Code: Title 10 – Public Safety; Article 14)

Country/Territory
United States of America
Territorial subdivision
Indiana
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 article of the Indiana Code regulates emergency management. It provides that "emergency management" means the preparation for and the coordination of all emergency functions, other than functions for which military forces or other federal agencies are primarily responsible, to prevent, minimize, and repair injury and damage resulting from disasters. The functions include the following: (1) firefighting services; (2) police services; (3) medical and health services; (4) rescue; (5) engineering; (6) warning services; (7) communications; (8) radiological, chemical, and other special weapons defense; (9) evacuation of persons from stricken areas; (10) emergency welfare services; (11) emergency transportation; (12) plant protection; (13) temporary restoration of public utility services; (14) other functions related to civilian protection; and (15) all other activities necessary or incidental to the preparation for and coordination of the functions described in subdivisions (1) through (14).

Full text
English
Website
www.in.gov

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Declaration of Public Health Emergency for Coronavirus Disease 2019 Outbreak (Executive Order 20-02 of the Governor of the State of Indiana)

Legislation | United States of America | 2020

Keyword: Public health, Hazards, Risk assessment/management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX