§ 38-3-40. Definitions
As used in this article, the term: “Board” means the Board of Homeland Security. “Center” means the Georgia Information Sharing and Analysis Center. “Critical infrastructure” shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 16-11-220. “Domestic terrorism” shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 16-11-220. “Public transportation system” shall […]
§ 38-3-41. Creation; Membership; Allowances
There is created a Board of Homeland Security that shall, for administrative purposes only, be attached to the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency. The board shall consist of 16 members who shall be as follows: The Governor, ex officio, who shall be chairperson of the board; The director of emergency management and homeland […]
§ 38-3-42. Board’s Duty to Advise Governor; Development of State-Wide Homeland Security Strategy; Coordination With Federal Strategic Guidance on Homeland Security; Rules and Regulations
The board shall advise the Governor on: The implementation of the homeland security strategy by state and local agencies and provide specific guidance and counsel for helping those agencies implement the strategy; and All matters related to the planning, development, coordination, and implementation of initiatives to promote the homeland security strategy of the state. The […]
§ 38-3-50. Emergency Interim Successors to Various Officials; Necessity of Declared Emergency
As used in this Code section, the term: “Disaster” means any happening that causes great harm or damage. “Emergency” means a sudden generally unexpected occurrence or set of circumstances demanding immediate action. “Emergency interim successor” means a person designated pursuant to this Code section, in the event an officer is unavailable to exercise the powers […]
§ 38-3-51. Emergency Powers of Governor; Termination of Emergency; Limitations in Energy Emergency; Immunity
In the event of actual or impending emergency or disaster of natural or human origin, or pandemic influenza emergency, or impending or actual enemy attack, or a public health emergency, within or affecting this state or against the United States, the Governor may declare that a state of emergency or disaster exists. As a condition […]
§ 38-3-3. Definitions
As used in Articles 1 through 3 of this chapter, the term: “Bioterrorism” means the intentional creation or use of any microorganism, virus, infectious substance, or any component thereof, whether naturally occurring or bioengineered, to cause death, illness, disease, or other biological malfunction in a human, animal, plant, or other living organism in order improperly […]
§ 38-3-28. Authority of Political Subdivisions; Filing of Orders, Rules, and Regulations; Effect; Consideration of Federal Emergency Management Regulations
The political subdivisions of the state and other agencies designated or appointed by the Governor are authorized and empowered to make, amend, and rescind such orders, rules, and regulations as may be necessary for emergency management purposes and to supplement the carrying out of Articles 1 through 3 of this chapter, but not inconsistent with […]
§ 38-3-4. Enforcement
The law enforcement authorities of the state and of the political subdivisions thereof shall enforce the orders, rules, and regulations issued pursuant to Articles 1 through 3 of this chapter. History. Ga. L. 1951, p. 224, § 16.
§ 38-3-29. Local Mutual Aid Arrangements; Out-of-State Arrangements; Conformity With State Plan
The director of each local organization for emergency management, in collaboration with other public and private agencies within this state, may develop or cause to be developed mutual aid arrangements for reciprocal emergency management aid and assistance in case of emergency or disaster too great to be dealt with unassisted. The arrangements shall be consistent […]
§ 38-3-5. Injunction; Who May Obtain; Remedy at Law Irrelevant
The director of emergency management or any person, corporation, firm, or association, in addition to the remedies set forth in Articles 1 through 3 of this chapter, may obtain from a court of competent jurisdiction an injunction to restrain violation of the provisions of Articles 1 through 3 of this chapter. The grant of an […]