§ 12-85-101. Definitions

As used in this chapter:

1. (1) “Certified disaster service volunteer” means a person who has completed the necessary training for being and has been certified as a disaster service technician, specialist, coordinator, or officer by the American Red Cross;

2. (2) “Disaster” means a natural or technological event as defined in § 12-75-103(2) in which victims cannot recover without assistance when such disaster is designated at Level II or above in the American National Red Cross Regulations and Procedures;

3. (3) “Specialized disaster relief” means one (1) or more of the following American Red Cross service categories in which a certified disaster service volunteer is trained:

   1. (A) Shelter management;

   2. (B) Mass feeding;

   3. (C) Family services;

   4. (D) Health services;

   5. (E) Public assistance inquiries;

   6. (F) Damage assessment;

   7. (G) A support function for services provided under subdivisions (3)(A)-(F) of this section; and

   8. (H) Any other service performed for the American Red Cross for which training is required; and

4. (4)

   1. (A) “State agency” means any agency, authority, board, bureau, commission, council, department, office, or officer of the state receiving an appropriation by the General Assembly.

   2. (B) The term does not include state-supported institutions of higher learning or any county, municipality, school district, or other political subdivision of the State of Arkansas.