§ 3204. Definitions.
§ 3204. Definitions. (a) “Emergency responder” is a law-enforcement officer, firefighter, emergency management responder, hazardous materials responder, or emergency medical services responder. (b) “Fire, rescue or emergency medical service provider organization” is any fire, rescue or emergency medical service provider organization recognized by the State Fire Prevention Commission. (c) “Locally-declared emergency” is an emergency as […]
§ 3205. Participating political subdivisions responsibilities.
§ 3205. Participating political subdivisions responsibilities. It shall be the responsibility of each participating political subdivision with jurisdiction over and responsibility for emergency management within that certain subdivision to do the following: (1) Identify potential hazards that could affect the participant using an identification system common to all participating jurisdictions. (2) Conduct joint planning, intelligence […]
§ 3206. Implementation.
§ 3206. Implementation. A participating political subdivision may request assistance of other participating political subdivisions or fire, rescue or emergency medical service provider organizations in preventing, mitigating, responding to and recovering from disasters that result in locally-declared emergencies or in concert with authorized drills or exercises as allowed under this chapter. Requests for assistance shall […]
§ 3207. Limitations.
§ 3207. Limitations. A participating political subdivision or fire, rescue or emergency medical service provider organization’s obligation to provide assistance in the prevention of, response to and recovery from a locally-declared emergency or in authorized drills or exercises is subject to the following conditions: (1) A participating political subdivision requesting assistance must have either declared […]
§ 3208. License, certificate and permit portability.
§ 3208. License, certificate and permit portability. If a person or entity holds a license, certificate or other permit issued by a participating political subdivision or for the State of Delaware evidencing qualification in a professional, mechanical or other skill and the assistance of that person or entity is requested by a participating political subdivision, […]
§ 3209. Reimbursement, disputes regarding reimbursement.
§ 3209. Reimbursement, disputes regarding reimbursement. Any requesting political subdivision shall reimburse the participating political subdivision or fire, rescue or emergency medical service provider organization rendering aid under this system. A participating political subdivision or fire, rescue or emergency medical service provider organization providing assistance may determine to donate assets of any kind to a […]
§ 3210. Development of guidelines and procedures.
§ 3210. Development of guidelines and procedures. The Delaware Intrastate Mutual Aid Committee shall develop comprehensive guidelines and procedures that address, including but not limited to, the following: projected or anticipated costs, checklists for requesting and providing assistance, record keeping for all participating political subdivisions, reimbursement procedures and other necessary implementation elements along with the […]
§ 3143. Rules and regulations.
§ 3143. Rules and regulations. The public health authority and the Department of Safety and Homeland Security are authorized to promulgate and implement such rules and regulations as are reasonable and necessary to implement and effectuate the provisions of this subchapter. The public health authority and the public safety authority shall have the power to […]
§ 3144. Liability.
§ 3144. Liability. (a) During a state of emergency, any person owning or controlling real estate or other premises who voluntarily and without compensation grants a license or privilege, or otherwise permits the designation or use of the whole or any part or parts of such real estate or premises for the purpose of sheltering […]
§ 3145. Compensation.
§ 3145. Compensation. (a) The State shall pay just compensation to the owner of any private facilities or materials that are lawfully taken or appropriated by the public safety authority or public health authority for their temporary or permanent use under this subchapter during a public health emergency. State compensation shall not be provided for […]