Public Emergencies (Code of the District of Columbia: Title 7. Human Health Care and Safety; Chapter 23) Country/Territory United States of America Territorial subdivision Washington D.C. 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 Policy/planning Geographical area Americas, Arctic, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic Abstract This chapter of the Code of the District of Columbia concerns public emergencies. It provides that the Mayor may establish a program of public emergency preparedness that utilizes the services of all appropriate agencies (including the Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency) and the program shall include, but not be limited to: (1) Development of a District of Columbia response plan which would: (A) Set forth a comprehensive and detailed District of Columbia state program for preparation against, and assistance following, emergencies and major disasters, including provisions for assistance to individuals, businesses, and affected designated subdivisions of the District of Columbia; and (B) Include provisions for: Appointment and training of appropriate staffs; formulation of necessary regulations and procedures; and conduct of required exercises; (2) Post public emergency evaluations; (3) Periodic review of programs; and (4) Coordination of federal and state preparedness programs. Full text English Website code.dccouncil.us References - Legislation Implemented by Declaration of Public Emergency: Coronavirus (COVID-19) (Mayor’s Order 2020-045) Legislation | United States of America | 2020 Keyword: Public health, Hazards, Risk assessment/management Source: FAO, FAOLEX