Section 14-106 – Emergency Management Powers of Governor
(a) (1) The Governor: (i) has control of and is responsible for the Department; and (ii) is responsible for carrying out this subtitle. (2) In the event of the threat or occurrence of an emergency, the Governor may assume direct operational control over all or part of an emergency management function created or authorized by this subtitle and Subtitles 2 […]
Section 14-107 – State of Emergency — Declaration by Governor
(a) (1) If the Governor finds that an emergency has developed or is impending due to any cause, the Governor shall declare a state of emergency by executive order or proclamation. (2) The state of emergency continues until the Governor: (i) finds that the threat or danger has passed or the emergency has been dealt with to the extent […]
Section 14-108 – State of Emergency — Declared in Another State
(a) After a state of emergency is declared in another state and the Governor receives a written request for assistance from the executive authority of that state, the Governor may: (1) authorize use in the other state of personnel, equipment, supplies, or materials of this State, or of a political subdivision with the consent of the executive […]
Section 14-109 – Local Organizations for Emergency Management
(a) Each political subdivision shall: (1) establish a local organization for emergency management in accordance with the State emergency management plan and program; and (2) participate in federal programs for emergency management. (b) (1) On recommendation of the mayor, executive, or governing body of the political subdivision, the Governor shall appoint a director of emergency management for each local organization […]
Section 14-110 – Local Emergency Plans
(a) (1) Each county shall: (i) prepare an Emergency Preparedness Plan for responding to an emergency that involves hazardous materials or controlled hazardous substances, as defined in the Environment Article; and (ii) review the Plan annually and submit any changes to the Secretary so that the Secretary may maintain current and accurate information about the Plan. (2) Each county shall […]
Section 14-110.1 – Emergency Plans for Human Service Facilities
(a) In this section, “human service facility” means a facility licensed by the State that is: (1) a nursing home, as defined in § 19–1401 of the Health – General Article; (2) an assisted living facility, as defined in § 19–1801 of the Health – General Article; (3) a hospital, as defined in § 19–301 of the Health – […]
Section 14-101 – Definitions
(a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Department” means the Maryland Department of Emergency Management. (c) “Emergency” means the imminent threat or occurrence of severe or widespread loss of life, injury, or other health impacts, property damage or destruction, social or economic disruption, or environmental degradation from natural, technological, or human–made causes. (d) (1) “Emergency […]
Section 14-102 – Legislative Policy
(a) To ensure that the State will be adequately prepared to deal with emergencies, to protect the public peace, health, and safety in the State, to preserve the lives and property of the people of the State, and to ensure the social and economic resilience of the State, it is necessary to: (1) establish a Maryland Department […]
Section 14-103 – Maryland Department of Emergency Management Established
(a) There is a Maryland Department of Emergency Management established as a principal department of the Executive Branch of State government. (b) The Department has primary responsibility and authority for developing emergency management policies and is responsible for coordinating disaster risk reduction, consequence management, and disaster recovery activities. (c) The Department may act to: (1) reduce the disaster risk […]
Section 14-104 – Director of Maryland Department of Emergency Management
(a) The head of the Maryland Department of Emergency Management is the Secretary of Emergency Management, who shall be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. (b) The Secretary: (1) serves without a fixed term and may be removed by the Governor; (2) is entitled to the salary provided in the State budget; and […]