§ 3105. Creation.
§ 3105. Creation. To assure the prompt, proper and effective discharge of basic state responsibilities relating to emergency management, there is hereby formally created the Delaware Emergency Management Agency of the Department of Safety and Homeland Security (hereinafter also referred to as “DEMA”). 48 Del. Laws, c. 189, § 4; 20 Del. C. 1953, § […]
§ 3106. Organization.
§ 3106. Organization. The Delaware Emergency Management Agency of the Department of Safety and Homeland Security, within the executive branch of the state government, shall consist of and be organized substantially as follows: (1) Director and Deputy Principal Assistant. — The Director and the Deputy Principal Assistant (“Deputy”) shall be appointed by the Secretary of […]
§ 3107. Powers and duties.
§ 3107. Powers and duties. DEMA is authorized and directed to: (1) Prepare and maintain a comprehensive plan and program for the emergency management of the State, such plan to be integrated into and coordinated with the emergency management plans of the federal government and of other states and political subdivisions of this State to […]
§ 3107A. The State Emergency Management Fund.
§ 3107A. The State Emergency Management Fund. The State Emergency Management Fund is established to provide DEMA with funds to manage natural and manmade disasters when federal funds are not available or when matching funds are required to receive federal funds. The Fund may be used to make purchases of life-saving or life-sustaining equipment; pay […]
§ 3108. Radiological Emergency Management Program.
§ 3108. Radiological Emergency Management Program. (a) In addition to the powers and duties of DEMA set forth in § 3107 of this title, DEMA shall develop, establish and maintain a Radiological Emergency Management Program in accordance with relevant regulations and guidelines promulgated by federal agencies. The purpose of the program is to comply with […]
§ 3109. Emergency alerts.
§ 3109. Emergency alerts. (a) As part of the comprehensive plan and program for emergency management under § 3107 of this title, DEMA shall develop, establish, and maintain an emergency alert plan and system in accordance with relevant regulations and guidelines promulgated by federal agencies. (b) The emergency alert plan must be designed to rapidly […]