45-1501. Definitions In this article, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. " Flood warning system" means a project or series of projects to detect floods and develop flood preparedness plans and may include the system known as the automatic local evaluation in real time system. 2. " Local entity" means a city, town, county, political […]
45-1502. Powers The director may: 1. Cooperate and coordinate with the federal government or any of its departments or agencies and local entities to establish a flood warning system for this state. 2. Disburse monies from the flood warning system fund pursuant to section 45-1504. 3. Provide technical assistance to local entities to develop and […]
45-1503. Flood warning system fund A. A flood warning system fund is established for developing a flood warning system, purchasing flood warning system equipment and providing assistance to local entities on a cost sharing basis for the planning, design, installation, operation and maintenance of flood warning systems. The director shall administer the fund. B. The […]
45-1504. Flood warning system grants A. The director may grant monies from the flood warning system fund established by section 45-1503 either by advancing monies or by making reimbursements to local entities eligible for flood warning system assistance under this article to defray the cost to the local entity of the following: 1. Plan and […]
45-1505. Operation and maintenance of flood warning system A. The local entity with an intergovernmental agreement with the director regarding a component of a flood warning system is responsible for the operation and maintenance of that component. B. The director may provide training, technical assistance and ongoing oversight to the local entity responsible for a […]
45-1506. Immunity of state from liability for losses This state, its departments, agencies, officials, employees and agents and any local entities as defined in section 45-1501 are immune from liability for losses arising from damage, theft, change of location or the partial or total failure of any plan, design, installation, operation or maintenance of a […]
