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Wyoming Emergency Response Act (Wyoming Statutes: Title 35 – Public Health and Safety; Chapter 9 – Fire Protection; ss 35-9-151 - 35-9-159)

Country/Territory
United States of America
Territorial subdivision
Wyoming
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 act provides for emergency response and management. It provides that there is created a state emergency response commission that shall consist of members appointed by the governor to advise the director, office of homeland security with respect to activities under this act. The act further provides for emergency response training, planning and reporting; regional response teams; and local response authority.

Full text
English
Website
www.wyoleg.gov

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Declaration of a State of Emergency and a Public Health Emergency for COVID-19 (Executive Order 2020-2 of Governor of State of Wyoming)

Legislation | United States of America | 2020

Keyword: Public health, Hazards, Risk assessment/management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX