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- Elected Official's Policy Guide for Disasters and Emergencies
- Colorado Disaster Act- Senate Bill 92-36
- Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act
- Intergovernmental Agreement for Emergency Management
Elected Official's Policy Guide for Disasters and Emergencies
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A document that outlines responsibilities that must be addressed during the response and recovery phases of an incident. It is organized from the key initial actions and decisions, all the way through to finace obligations and community recovery. Each tab outlines a specific responsibility of the Policy Group, and gives helpful information to guide an elected official through the incident.
The Policy Group includes key Senior and Elected Officials who establish community goals, make strategic policy decisions and set priorities while considering the economic, legal, political and social implications of the incident and maintaining the public trust. This guide was developed by the Colorado Division of Emergency Management (DEM) to ensure that elected and key officials have the tools they need to effectively protect their citizens.
Colorado Disaster Act- Senate Bill 92-36
The State of Colorado is home to several hazards ranging between blizzards, floods, tornados, and wildland fires. The Colorado Disaster Emergency Act of 1992 provides the legal foundation on how the State prepares for, responds to, and recovery from natural, technological, and human-caused incidents. This Act mandates the existence of an emergency management program and the creation of plans that provides the framework for local and state activities in the event of a disaster or emergency.
Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, as amended, and Related Authorities
FEMA 592, June 2007 United States Code Title 42. The Public Heath and Welfare Chapter 68. Disaster Relief
Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, PL 100-707, signed into law November 23, 1988; amended the Disaster Relief Act of 1974, PL 93-288. This Act constitutes the statutory authority for most Federal disaster response activities especially as they pertain to FEMA and FEMA programs.
Intergovernmental Agreement for Emergency Management
Intergovernmental agreement to provide functions or services, including the sharing of costs of such services or functions, by political subdivisions of the State of Colorado are specifically authorized by Section 29-1-203 C.R.S. (1986) and other sections of the C.R.S.
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